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

Gunderson Lodi

Funeral & Cremation Care

157 S. Main St.

(608) 592-3201

Richard A Padley

November 01, 1935 - January 12, 2025

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