Mirko "Mike" Rihtar

Mirko “Mike” Rihtar, age 66, of Savanna, Illinois died Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at his home. Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. A memorial fund has been established in Mike’s memory.
Mike was born May 28, 1950, in Luka, Croatia, the son of Stjepan and Stefanija (Simunjak) Rihtar. He worked for many years as a farmer in Croatia. After moving to the United States, he began a career in construction for Hickory Hills and Hinsdale Construction where he was given the nickname “Mr. Constructo”.
Mike enjoyed fishing, hunting, biking, ice fishing and making jewelry. Mike had a strong faith in god and was a lifelong Catholic.
Mike is survived by his children, Marijan “Mar” (Juulya) Rihtar of Savanna, Kristina Rihtar; five grandchildren; three siblings, Barica Rihtar of Croatia, Ivan Rihtar of Croatia and Josip (Greta) Rihtar of Lemont, Illinois. Mike was preceded in death by his mother and father.