Of Menomonee Falls, Dick reunited with his beloved wife, Beverly, in heaven on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the age of 86.

Dick was born in Milwaukee on May 1, 1940, to Stephen and Edna Doperalski. After earning his degree from UW-Stout, he dedicated more than 32 years to educating students as a professor at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC). His passion for teaching extended beyond his primary field, as he also taught architecture and design classes during his tenure.

An outdoorsman at heart, Dick cherished time spent hiking, camping, kayaking, and biking, and especially enjoyed helping at his father's Christmas tree farm, Fir-Evergreen Acres. A devoted Wisconsin sports fan, he enjoyed cheering on the Brewers and Badgers and spent many years managing a church softball league. Gifted with the ability to fix almost anything, he particularly enjoyed working on cars. 

Dick was a man of deep faith and a longtime member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Above all else, he cherished his children, grandchildren, great- grandchildren and dear friends. His kindness, wisdom, and generous spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Dick is dearly missed by his children, Sue (Jim), Bonnie (Tim), and Michael (Deanna); Grandpa of Jonathan (Kayti), Angela (Mike), Michelle (Karl), Annie (Dan), Jake (Kristy), Joseph (fiancée Alisa), Samantha (Preston); gramps to 12 great-grandchildren; and dear friend, Geri Lehmann. 

The visitation for Dick will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 1200 St. Gabriel Way, Hubertus, Wisconsin, from 11:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Gabriel Catholic Church are appreciated.