Richard F. Meier
November 28, 1929 - May 03, 2015
Obituary
Meier, Richard F.
STOUGHTON – Richard F. Meier, age 85, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with his daughters at his side. He was born on Nov. 28, 1929, in Beaver Dam, the son of Richard C. and Laura (Martin) Meier. Richard graduated from Beaver Dam High School with the class of 1948. He continued his education at UW- Madison and received a degree from Madison Area Technical College. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was looking forward to the Badger Honor Flight he was selected to attend this fall. Upon returning from his service, Richard began his long career within the printing industry. He worked for many companies over the years, and retired from the State of Wisconsin in 1994. During his career he shared his knowledge by teaching Printing Estimating class at MATC for over 10 years. Richard was very active within the Town of Madison, holding the Town Clerk and Town Supervisor positions and also was on the Silver Springs School Board. He was very proud to have been a volunteer firefighter with the Town of Madison for many years. Richard enjoyed golfing, fishing, traveling and was an active member of the Madison Packer Backers since 1992. He was also a member of the Stoughton American Legion Post No. 59. Richard is survived by his daughters, Karen ( Russ) Wealti and Janice (David Hook) Meier; sons, Dale (Sandra) Meier and Craig Meier (Tammy Byrne); nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Edna Mae Parisi; step-children, Stephenie (Marc) Meister and Valerie (Randy) Bultman; and five step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; former wife and mother of his children, Donna Meier on Jan. 23, 2015; and sister, Blanche Fossen. A Memorial Service will be held at SKAALEN CHAPEL, 400 N. Morris St., Stoughton, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, with the Rev. James Koza presiding. Visitation will be held at Skaalen 's Chapel from noon until the time of the service on Wednesday. A special thank you to the staff at Skaalen Nursing Home. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson
(608)873-4590
Events
Visitation
Wed May 6, 2015 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Skaalen Chapel (Stoughton) • 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, WI
Service
Wed May 6, 2015 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Skaalen Chapel (Stoughton) • 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, WI
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Memories
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Nola
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Prayers to the family, he was a special man. I knew him through the Madison Packer Bakers, he was a fun loving guy!,
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Patty Norman Henry
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RIP Dick. Spent many years growing up with you, Connie and the girls. Another angel receives his wings. Your memory will live on.
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Valerie Bultman
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long list of memories in Stoughton at the cottage on Lake Kegonsa, Dick putting on Ski shoes with a wig on, tubing and fishing. Carp occasionally nibbling at your toes. Cook outs and ball games. He loved to coach womens softball and run the local pool league. Lots of Oli and Lena stories and jokes at gatherings. He loved to dance and even took Disco lessons. In his retirement he loved to organize, paint and reorganize and repaint. Everything in our home was Green and gold at some point, even the backyard swing set and basement floor. Dick had a love of people, hosting lots of parties and tail gating events. He took pride in his Van with the portable bar. He loved video taping with great commentary. He will be remembered for his energetic personality and the love her showed our family. Especially after our son was hospitalized for almost a year in critical condition. Dick and my mom Connie took training courses through the hospital to help us get our son home on a ventilator. They came to visit and hold him in ICU almost every day so I could have a break. Meant the world to us.
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Cheryl H
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Prayers to All Of Your Family That You All Find Peace Through this tough Time!!!
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P. Brown
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Fair winds and following seas, Richard.
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Tommy Ley
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Prayers and Condolences to the family. Dick, .......may the Packers always win and the fish always be biting in Heaven.