Dr. Richard Y. Lamb, PhD, age 78 of Oak Park and formerly of River Forest; beloved husband of Dorothy; loving step-father of Chris (Katrina) Mann; cherished grandfather of Zachary; dear brother of Charles W. Lamb; devoted son of the late Earl and Margaret Lamb. Richard was a Lecturer of Biology at Chicago State University. Visitation Monday, October 1st from 9:30 a.m. until time of Service 11:30 a.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Nature Conservancy are appreciated.