Richard Frederick Dunn

Richard Frederick Dunn

January 12, 1939 - January 26, 2025

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Madison - Richard F. Dunn, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at his home with his wife, Marty by his side. He was born in Portage, Wis., on January 12, 1939, to Walter and Laura Dunn.


Richard is survived by his wife, Marty; sons, Darren and John; grandchildren, Dawson, Chloe, Emma, Brooke and Evelyn; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Laura; brothers, Jack (Elaine) and Jim (Corinne); and sister, Janet (Jim) Dushek.


Richard was a member of Plumbers Union Local 75 for over 50 years. In 1984, Richard was working at the Byron, Ill., Nuclear Plant, and felt an odd pain in his back. He came back to Madison to go to the doctor, and they found a tumor on his spine. He was in surgery for 20 hours and was never able to return to plumbing.


Richard enjoyed bowling, fishing, gambling and spending time with his grandkids. He loved to play cards and played in a monthly Sheepshead game with Joe, Jim, Gerhard, Toby, Rob and Brad. Richard was very appreciative of Jim Miller for always coming to pick him up to take him to the different houses they would play cards at.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Dennis Catholic Church, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025, with Father Michael Tarigopula presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420





Events

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Visitation
Fri Feb 7, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Queen of Apostles Parish, St. Dennis Church • 505 Dempsey Rd, Madison, WI 53716
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Mass of Christian Burial
Fri Feb 7, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Queen of Apostles Parish, St. Dennis Church • 505 Dempsey Rd, Madison, WI 53716
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Luncheon After Service
Fri Feb 7, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Queen of Apostles Parish, St. Dennis Church • 505 Dempsey Rd, Madison, WI 53716
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Sue Marking
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Our deepest condolences to Marty, and family. Marty and Dick were "baby sitters" for our son years ago, before and after school, and summers. Take care.
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Linda Merwin
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Condolences to all of you. I have such good memories of get togethers and playing euchre with Dick. He had such a good sense of humor! He will be missed. I know he loved his family and they him. Prayers are with you. Linda Merwin
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Sandra (Nelson) Wilke
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Marty, it has been many years since we have been in touch. Remembering when you and Dick would come to our home on the corner of Buckeye Rd. and Turner Ave. in Madison to play cards. If I remember right I did ironing for you as well when my children were young before I worked outside the home. I used to see your sister at the DeForest Ace Hardware store. Please send me a note and let me know how you are doing. My address is: 125 E. Holum St. Apt 304, DeForest, WI 53532. Hope to hear how you are doing. I have lost 2 husbands and it was tough every time. Family and friends helped pull me through. God Bless

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