Werwath, Richard David “Rick” Of Fox Point, Wisconsin, Age 79, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026. 

Dear father "Pops" of Jim and Tom.  Further survived by his brother-in-law, John Geiger; his cousins, Neil (Diana) Steinbring, Susie Marine, Mike (Denise) Ehlert and their children; other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Dorothy Werwath, and his sister, Teri Geiger.

Rick grew up in Fox Point, attended St. Monica’s Grade School and St. John’s Cathedral High School. Throughout his childhood he enjoyed playing a variety of sports. He graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He spent over 30 years working as a systems analyst at WE Energies.

Rick was a devoted father, friend, teacher, and mentor who will be remembered for his generosity, dependability, humor, and kindness. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and baseball, but most of all, spending time with family and friends.

Rick was passionate about teaching, tutoring, and coaching.  He devoted much of his free time to the education and success of others.

Rick will be deeply missed, but his legacy of kindness, generosity, and friendship will live on in all who knew him.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home, 10121 W. North Avenue, Wauwatosa, on Saturday November 21, 2026 from 10:30am until the Time of Memorial Service at 12:00 pm with a reception to follow.

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