Richard C. 'The Richard' Pitz
June 26, 1934 - January 13, 2013
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MADISON-Richard Pitz, age 78, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at home. He was born on June 26, 1934, in Milwaukee, the son of Roman and Catherine (Rivers) Pitz. Richard was very well known as a volunteer at Camp Randall, Kohl Center, and Alliant Energy Center through St. Dennis Light House Ministry. He was known as “The Richard” to many. Richard is survived by his children, Ann, Jeanne (Steve) Post, Mary Stoker, and Tom (Nancy) Pitz; grandchildren, Fredd (Michelle) Carr, Hunter and Preston Post, and Nelson and Jensyn Pitz; great-grandchildren, Sawyer and Camdeyn Carr; as well as a great-grandbaby Carr to be born in August 2013; and a sister, Cathy (Graeme) Jones of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, with Father Kent Schmitt and Deacon David Hendrickson presiding. Private burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held at the church from 3 p.m. until the time of Mass on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
Visitation will be held at the church from 3 p.m. until the time of Mass on Friday.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, with Father Kent Schmitt and Deacon David Hendrickson presiding.
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Linda Huttenhoff
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Say Goodnight Dick!
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Patrick Joyce
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Ann, the Joyce Family is sorry for your loss. I know that in the past 15 years or so, "The Richard" fund raised for Lighthouse Ministries and the St. Dennis Youth group.....his fundraising has paid off with eternal life in Heaven!!! Probably talking to anyone about the Jesuit Bishop in Madison. Sending our love.
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Linda Carlson
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Dick and I worked together. There was another co-worker named Bill, and we were the 3 amigoes. Dick always made work enjoyable because of what Dick might say or do to make you laugh. I looked forward to going to work bacause of Dick. Dick when you get to the other side continue to make people laugh.You will be missed.
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Shawn Schroedl
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Richard made volunteer hours go by faster with his quick wit. His pleasant attitude while working made the shifts fun for everyone. The thousands of dollars he earned for children is appreciated. He is appreciated and will be greatly missed!
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Ann Campbell
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To the family of Richard Pitz: I am very sorry to hear of his death. I got to know him when we worked together as election officials. It was a pleasure to know him: he was a good neighbor and an excellent co-worker. I will miss him greatly. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Ann Campbell
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Julie Beisenstein
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I worked with The Richard at Camp Randall. I worked in Production across from his stand. He was quite the character and loved hugs. Its not going to be the same when football season starts this Fall. Rest in peace and know you are so missed.