Marvin W Richards
February 26, 1930 - July 17, 2018
Obituary
DANE-Marvin William Richards, passed away July 17, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare Center surrounded by his loved ones. Marvin was born February 26, 1930 to Walter and Elizabeth (Heimbecker) Richards. Marvin married his sweetheart Audrae Markgraf on April 11, 1959. Marvin worked for Webcrafters for 37 years and was an avid supporter of Lodi Wrestling. He treasured his family first and foremost. Marvin also enjoyed the Brewers, Green Bay Packers, hunting, fishing and playing cards. A fishing trip to Canada with his three sons was a true highlight of his life. Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Audrae; three sons, Philip (Julie) Richards, Kevin (Cheryl) Richards and Kyle Richards; eight grandchildren, Travis, Jeremy, Shaina and Aaron Richards, Matthew and Mitchell Richards and Samantha and Sophie Richards and four great-grandchildren, Cooper, Henry and Hadley Richards and Audrey Barman. He is also survived by his sisters, Marge (Marcel) Ripp and Marilyn Richards; sister-in-law, Carol Richards; mother-in-law, Eilene Markgraf; sisters-in-law, Karen Alt, Sandra (Pat) Kennedy, Linda Graf and Marianne (Lee) Markgraf-Hillestead; and brother-in-law, Frank Markgraf. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Ruby (Bob) Boniface, Janice (Jerry) Marcum and Alice (Maury) Georgeson; his brother, Harold (Carol) Richards and brother-in-law, Mike Graf. A Celebration of Marvin’s Life will be held at LODI UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 130 Locust St, Lodi at 12 noon on Saturday, July 21, 2018. There will be a visitation from 10 am until the time of service with a luncheon to follow. The family would like to especially thank Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Lodi and Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg for the wonderful care they gave Marvin. They would also like to thank Bob and Barb Bakke for their friendship and support of Marvin and Audrae. Marvin was a great husband and father and we will greatly miss his beautiful smile.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Lodi
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 S. Main Street
(608)592-3201
Events
Visitation
Sat Jul 21, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Lodi United Methodist Church • 130 Locust St., Lodi, WI 53555
Celebration of Life
Sat Jul 21, 2018 @ 12:00 PM CDT
Lodi United Methodist Church • 130 Locust St., Lodi, WI 53555
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Memories
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Jacki Martindale
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Audrae and family-- You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have been happy over the years to know Marv and all of your family. What I remember about Marv was that he was a gentle man, soft-spoken and dedicated to his family. His peace is with him now--and may peace and healing be with you and your family always.
Jacki Martindale
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
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Jan McMullen
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My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. I worked with Marvin at Webcrafter's for about 20 yrs. He was funny, down to earth, and loved life to its fullest. I will be praying for you for strength to get through this time of grieving . Jan Hanson McMullen
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Paula Meicher
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Audrae, My sincerest sympathies to you and your family. I will miss seeing Marvin's smile at Good Sam when I'm visiting mom (Kate). I wish you peace during this difficult time and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Paula Meicher (Millie dogs mama)
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Dotty Sutfin
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Richards Family
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss saying Hi to Marv when I am at Good Sam's. Audrae you are an inspiration to us all. Have faith that the memories we have of Marv will live on for a long time. We are all better people because the Richard's Family is in our lives. With lots of prayers and hugs. Dotty Sutfin
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Patty Morter
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So grateful to the family to have given me the opportunity to get to know this wonderful man. His smile, greeting and familiar sayings will be treasured. And Audrae, Thank you!, for being dedicated not only to Marv, but to all of us living and working at Good Samaritan Care Center.
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Hy and Jim Miller
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Kevin and Cheryl:
Sincere Sympathy to your family. We are sorry for you to lose your father/grandfather to the boys too.
Peace,
Hy and Jim Miller