The Rev. Richard Rem

Rem, Reverend Richard STOUGHTON - Reverend Richard Rem was born Aug. 21, 1928, in Brainerd Min., to the Rev. Oscar and Marie Rem. He was united in marriage to Darleen Mae Helgerson in 1950. Richard graduated from Luther College in 1951 and from Luther Seminary in 1955. He served parishes and nursing homes in Wisconsin during his 37 years in the ministry. Richard continued to volunteer and do visitation until his death on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. He is survived by his wife Darleen of 64 years; daughter Ruth (the Rev. Richard) Thickpenny; sons, Paul (Erica Fishman), Dave (Margie) and Steve (the Rev. Michelle) Rem; grandchildren, Stephen, Jon (Sarah), Emily, Jonathan (Lani), Heather, Rachel and Anna; great-grandchildren, Emma Grace and Andrew; brothers, John (Mari), Don (Mary); sister, Karen (the Rev. Monrad) Mandsager; sister-in-law, Betty Rem; brother-in-law, Fred Wright; and sister-in-law, Laurayne Solberg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Marie; brother, Odin; sister, Ann Wright; brother-in-law, Lee Solberg; and grandson, Christopher Thickpenny. A memorial service will be held at ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHUCH, 2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg, at 1 p.m., on Friday, October 10, 2014. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51 @ Jackson St., Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, and at the church from Noon until the time of the service on Friday. Memorials may be given to Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church, All Saints Lutheran Church, Skaalen Retirement Services, or the ELCA World Hunger Appeal. Thank you to all the wonderful people who cared for him and his family at Meriter. “Soli Deo Gloria” To God alone the glory! Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson (608)873-4590