Richard A Padley

Richard A Padley

November 01, 1935 - January 12, 2025

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LODI - Richard A. "Dick" Padley, age 89, of Lodi, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Agrace HospiceCare with his family by his side.

 

He was born on November 1, 1935, in Lodi, the son of Wayne and Sadie (Patterson) Padley.


Dick was a 1953 graduate of Lodi High School. He married Joan (Olson) Padley on November 10, 1956, in Wisconsin Dells.


He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.


Dick was employed with Badger Ordinance until its closing and then began his own construction business - Padley Builders which he operated until his retirement.


He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to Minocqua and backyard campfires. Dick also had other interests including traveling with his wife Joan throughout the U.S., attending his family sporting events, cooking and sharing his pies, cookies and beef jerky, but loved most the time he spent with his family.

 

Dick is survived by his four daughters, Kim Schmitt, Karen (Donald) Lord, Kelly (Tim) McKenna, and Kerry (Mike) Bollant; four sons, Richard (Tina) Padley, Ronald (Linda) Padley, Rory (Tim) Padley, and Robert (Dana) Padley; 22 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and Karolina Paulson whom he referred to as a daughter.


He was preceded in death by his wife Joan; son, Roger Padley; son-in-law, Jim Schmitt; his grandson, Christopher Michael Lord, and three brothers and three sisters.

 

Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON LODI FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 157 S. Main St., Lodi, from 5 pm to 7 pm, on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Private family services will be held. Burial will be at County Line Cemetery.

 

Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare.


For more information and online condolences please visit www.gundersonfh.com


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Michelle Hauser
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Dick was the nicest man and had a tradition of giving me a baggie of beef jerky to take home to Mitch after Lodi basketball games. We will miss his kind spirit.
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The McKenna Family
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Our Deepest Sympathy for the loss of your Father
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Shelley Hewitt Schmitt
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Back in the day out families were together alot , on the pontoon boat our father's made and shared and at the Bridge where our Mom's worked together , very fond memories of your father (and Mom). My condolences and prayers are with you all , Shelley Hewitt Schmitt
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Kenna Coyle
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I had the honor and privilege of knowing both your parents through my mom and dad, Ken and Jan Schwoerer. I remember my dad loving to tease both your parents when working at the Bridge, but especially your mom. I also had the opportunity to sit with them at Howard and Aunt Al’s wedding where we spent the entire evening laughing and giggling. It was always a wonderful memory whenever I got the opportunity to meet up with either. Truly special people and my sincere condolences. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Tom Klein
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Mary and I wish to express our sympathies to the entire Padley family. Dick has been a wonderful friend for over 50 years. We have fond memories of fishing with him Tony and Howard in Canada . He will be missed by all. Tom and Mary Klein
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Jeff kohl
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Your mom and dad had all of you guys to take care of yet they allowed all the kids in Okee to be a part of your family also. I couldn't of asked for a better place to hang out. I love all of you. Jeff Kohl.

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