At age 77, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Loving father of Daniel “Danny” (Sheri), Lynne “Eenie” (Deb Deppeler), Becky “Beckabock” (Brent) Christenson, David “Vido”, and Andrea “ArAr” (John) Roth. Giving grandfather of Jason, Troy, Trevor, Tyler, Max, Rachel, Alaina, and Tajenay. Brother of Michael (Dianne). Brother-in-law of Dave (Jean) Geszvain. Preceded in death by his parents Richard O. (Genevieve “Vi”). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Born in Milwaukee. Richard enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, and mushroom and ginseng hunting. He loved the outdoors and was a mason who specialized in stone. 

Join us in a celebration of his life on Friday, May 9, 2014 from 3 PM until 7 PM at Harnischfeger Dodge County Park, W3048 Crawfish Rd, Ixonia, WI 53036 (about 1 mile west of Ashippun).   

A special thank you to Purity Dialysis, Dr. Elangovan, and longtime caregiver Susan.