Richard Gaffney
February 04, 1935 - December 21, 2019
Obituary
VERONA / MADISON - Richard A. "Dick" Gaffney, age 84, of Oregon passed away on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Feb. 4, 1935, in Madison, Wis,. the son of Edward and Amy (Hoffman) Gaffney.
Dick graduated from Verona High School. He worked as a salesperson for many auto dealerships and retired in 2002 from Zimbrick Buick. Dick enjoyed vacationing with Dana, golfing and entertaining at their home. He loved spending time outdoors hunting and sitting by the campfire. Most times you could find him putzing around at his property in Adams, where everyone was welcome, or watching a game at Alt'n Bach's. He was a man that just loved being around people. His family and friends were the most important part of his life.
Dick is survived by children, Kim (Alex McDonell) Gaffney, Sheila Walford and Richard Gaffney II; grandchildren, Brad (Dani) Gaffney, Chad (Taylor Summerville) Gaffney, Richard (Molly) Gaffney III, Brett McDonell, Brittney (Nikk Leak) Walford, Tony Gaffney; great-grandchildren, Sophie and Everlie Walford-Leak, Finley Gaffney; sister, Elaine Purcell; brother, Jerry (Louise) Gaffney; sister-in-law, Sharon Gaffney; former wife Georgia Gaffney; and many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and soul mate, Dana Gaffney in 2017; his parents; son-in-law, Larry Walford; brother, Edward Gaffney; brother-in-law, Dick Purcell; and sister, Marge Judd.
A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, with the Rev. Stephen Zwettler presiding. Burial will be held at Mount Horeb Union Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, and also at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
A very heartfelt thank you to Dana's family for being so supportive and caring for Dick over the last years of his life. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
(608) 835-3515
Events
Visitation
Fri Dec 27, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Visitation
Sat Dec 28, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Service
Sat Dec 28, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
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Dawn Ann Helt
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To all of you, I am sure that Eldin was waiting for Dick with his arms wide open and giving him a big kiss! We have such fond memories of times that our families spent together throughout the years!
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers! All our Love, Phyllis, Guy and Kerry
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Mike Teff
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So sorry to learn about Dick. Knew him from Middleton Ford when I was a kid. One of the nicest guys I ever met.
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Gonzo Casas
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, I’m terribly sorry for your loss
I worked with Dick for many years at Zimbrick’s , best man at his Wedding with Dana.
He was a great friend and will be greatly missed
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Kerry Podolske
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To Dick & Dana's Family... Our deepest sympathy. We had such a a wonderful times at Alt & Bach's with Dick & Dana and I loved dancing with Dick.
Love,
Mike & Kerry Podolsky
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Rachel Bakken
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dick and Dana's Family. Dick was a very nice man and I enjoyed seeing his smiling face at Alt N Bach's. May he rest in peace.