James P. Richard
May 31, 1932 - November 29, 2013
Obituary
MADISON-James P. “Jim” Richard, age 81, passed away on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on May 31, 1932, in Kieler, the son of Ed and Alice Richard. Jim married Mary Johanns on February 24, 1962, in Platteville. He was in the U.S. Air Force and graduated from UW-Platteville with a degree in engineering. Jim worked for the City of Madison for 35 years, and retired as City Engineer. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, travelling, reading, hunting, fishing, the outdoors, camping, and wood working. He was also a member of St. Dennis Catholic Church. Jim is survived by his children, Sue, Chris (Pam), Phil (Stacy), and Angela; grandchildren, Tess and Blake; brothers, John (Joan) Richard, Tom (Jeannette) Richard, and Larry (Diane) Richard; sister, Jeanette Klaas; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary; three sisters, Dorothy, Violet, and Carol; and brother, Bob. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, with Father Randy Timmerman presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service on Sunday. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Dr.
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sun Dec 8, 2013 @ 10:30 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sun Dec 8, 2013 @ 11:15 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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John & Judy Kompsie
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Sue, Chris, Pam, Phil, Stacy, Angie, Tess & Blake:
We are so very sorry for your great loss. Your Dad /Grandpa was a great neighbor & visitor. We had many good conversations w/lots of laughing w/Jim when he would be heading out on his walks, taking our leaves, borrowing a tool, etc. He will be greatly missed. Hold onto your memories as this will get you thru the days ahead.
Our thought & prayers are with each of you during this trying time.
In Sympathy & Love,
John & Judy Kompsie
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susan klaas-wells
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Aunt Jeanette and the entire Richards family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and the entire Richards family.
Susan and Bill Wells
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Joan Current
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Dear Angie, Phil, Sue and Chris and families-
My heart is heavy, but I hold such fond and special memories of Uncle Jim. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a special man and so full of goodness......May your memories of special times with him comfort you.
With sympathy. Joan Current
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Chief Steve Schreiber
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Dear Richards Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of your family in our thoughts and prayers!
Chief Steve Schreiber
Black River Falls Fire Department
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Zo Pappas Sass
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My Dad- Gus Pappas and Jim were great buddies. Together they worked for the City of Madison- their special friendship outside of work took them on many fishing and hunting trips! Our family always enjoyed the stories the 2 of them shared about their "adventures"! And oh the tales they could tell! We were also blessed to have Jim and Mary join in many of our Greek Easter celebrations! Jim's smile will always be remembered. Please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Sandra Shunk
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Dear Sue and family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. Love and prayers to the entire family at this difficult time. My heart goes out to you. Love Sandra