Martin "Marty" Leo Richardson
October 02, 1942 - October 26, 2023
Obituary
MOUNT HOREB - Martin Leo Richardson, age 81, of Mount Horeb, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at Ingleside Manor. He was born on Oct. 2, 1942, in Commerce, Mich., the son of Arthur and Irma (Currin) Richardson.
Martin graduated from Spencerian College in Milwaukee. He served his country honorably in the National Guard during Vietnam. Martin met Ruth Schulien-Richardson on a blind date in 1980 and they had a lot of fun. Martin and Ruth married in Madison, and the fun lasted throughout their nearly 40-year marriage.
Martin worked in sales for Ameritech. Six months out of the year he traveled away from home to provide for his family.
Martin grew up on the water. He loved boats. He chartered a boat named “Miss Irma,” named after Grandma Irma who treated Ruth like a queen. Martin was a coffee enthusiast and occasionally enjoyed some Maker’s Mark. Being on the farm and spending time at home doing things brought him joy. He was passionate about golf, both playing and watching. He kept his clubs at the nursing home so he could keep them clean.
Above all, Martin was a great family man. He taught his children, Renee and Mark, everything they needed to succeed as adults. He attended all of their sporting events and was their number one fan. Martin was also a doting grandfather. He would get on the floor and play with the grandkids even though he was in pain and would need assistance with getting up. Martin was an attentive and loving husband. He often asked the kids “where’s your mom,” because he missed her when they were apart. Martin was extremely proud of his family and their accomplishments. He was simply a great guy.
Martin is survived by wife, Ruth; son, Mark (Alexa) Richardson; daughter, Renee Richardson; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Irma Richardson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARY OF PINE BLUFF CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3673 County Road P, Cross Plains, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, with Father Brian Dulli presiding. Burial will be held at St. Mary of Pine Bluff Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass at the church.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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