Richard G. Waskow, age 87, formerly of 1718 24th St., Two Rivers, died on
Sunday evening, Nov. 11, 2007, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation
Center, Manitowoc.
Richard was born on June 30, 1920, in Two Rivers, son of the late Charles
and Agnes (Doty) Waskow. He graduated from Washington High School, Two
Rivers. Following high school, he enlisted with the U.S. Coast Guard, and
served during 1942 to 1945 in World War II. On Sept. 16, 1944, he married
the former Vivian Koch at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two
Rivers. Richard was employed at Hamilton Industries in the machine shop.
On Jan. 1, 1948, he joined the Two Rivers Fire Dept., and on Sept. 2, 1971,
he was appointed fire chief. Richard retired on June 30, 1980, after serving
32 and one-half years in the department. He was a member of the Two Rivers
Kiwanis, where he served as secretary; an active member of Calvary Lutheran
Church; and a member of the VFW and American Legion Posts of Two Rivers.
Richard enjoyed making stained glass pieces, woodworking, and enjoyed his
family and many friends.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandchild: Katrina Pilzak;
brothers: Howard and Robert Waskow; sisters-in-law: Doris Koch and Mabel
Raduenz.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the memorial
service will be the Rev. Kay Richter. The City of Two Rivers Fire Dept. will
have an Honor Guard present.
Military rites will be accorded by the Two Rivers VFW and American Legion.
Burial will be held at Pioneer Rest Cemetery following cremation.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday from 10 a.m. until
the time of service at 11 a.m. at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1921
Adams St., Two Rivers.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is
assisting the Waskow family with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made in Richard's
name for the benefit of: Parkinson Research Institute, 945 N. 12th St., Ste.
4602, Milwaukee, WI 53233.
We love him and will miss him.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 14, 2007
Sunday evening, Nov. 11, 2007, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation
Center, Manitowoc.
Richard was born on June 30, 1920, in Two Rivers, son of the late Charles
and Agnes (Doty) Waskow. He graduated from Washington High School, Two
Rivers. Following high school, he enlisted with the U.S. Coast Guard, and
served during 1942 to 1945 in World War II. On Sept. 16, 1944, he married
the former Vivian Koch at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two
Rivers. Richard was employed at Hamilton Industries in the machine shop.
On Jan. 1, 1948, he joined the Two Rivers Fire Dept., and on Sept. 2, 1971,
he was appointed fire chief. Richard retired on June 30, 1980, after serving
32 and one-half years in the department. He was a member of the Two Rivers
Kiwanis, where he served as secretary; an active member of Calvary Lutheran
Church; and a member of the VFW and American Legion Posts of Two Rivers.
Richard enjoyed making stained glass pieces, woodworking, and enjoyed his
family and many friends.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandchild: Katrina Pilzak;
brothers: Howard and Robert Waskow; sisters-in-law: Doris Koch and Mabel
Raduenz.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the memorial
service will be the Rev. Kay Richter. The City of Two Rivers Fire Dept. will
have an Honor Guard present.
Military rites will be accorded by the Two Rivers VFW and American Legion.
Burial will be held at Pioneer Rest Cemetery following cremation.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday from 10 a.m. until
the time of service at 11 a.m. at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1921
Adams St., Two Rivers.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is
assisting the Waskow family with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made in Richard's
name for the benefit of: Parkinson Research Institute, 945 N. 12th St., Ste.
4602, Milwaukee, WI 53233.
We love him and will miss him.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 14, 2007
Richard G. Waskow, age 87, formerly of 1718 24th St., Two Rivers, died on
Sunday evening, Nov. 11, 2007, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation
Center, Manitowoc.
Richard was born on June 30, 1920, in Two Rivers, son of the late Charles
and Agnes (Doty) Waskow. He graduated from Washington High School, Two
Rivers. Following high school, he enlisted with the U.S. Coast Guard, and
served during 1942 to 1945 in World War II. On Sept. 16, 1944, he married
the former Vivian Koch at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two
Rivers. Richard was employed at Hamilton Industries in the machine shop.
On Jan. 1, 1948, he joined the Two Rivers Fire Dept., and on Sept. 2, 1971,
he was appointed fire chief. Richard retired on June 30, 1980, after serving
32 and one-half years in the department. He was a member of the Two Rivers
Kiwanis, where he served as secretary; an active member of Calvary Lutheran
Church; and a member of the VFW and American Legion Posts of Two Rivers.
Richard enjoyed making stained glass pieces, woodworking, and enjoyed his
family and many friends.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandchild: Katrina Pilzak;
brothers: Howard and Robert Waskow; sisters-in-law: Doris Koch and Mabel
Raduenz.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the memorial
service will be the Rev. Kay Richter. The City of Two Rivers Fire Dept. will
have an Honor Guard present.
Military rites will be accorded by the Two Rivers VFW and American Legion.
Burial will be held at Pioneer Rest Cemetery following cremation.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday from 10 a.m. until
the time of service at 11 a.m. at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1921
Adams St., Two Rivers.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is
assisting the Waskow family with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made in Richard's
name for the benefit of: Parkinson Research Institute, 945 N. 12th St., Ste.
4602, Milwaukee, WI 53233.
We love him and will miss him.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 14, 2007
Sunday evening, Nov. 11, 2007, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation
Center, Manitowoc.
Richard was born on June 30, 1920, in Two Rivers, son of the late Charles
and Agnes (Doty) Waskow. He graduated from Washington High School, Two
Rivers. Following high school, he enlisted with the U.S. Coast Guard, and
served during 1942 to 1945 in World War II. On Sept. 16, 1944, he married
the former Vivian Koch at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two
Rivers. Richard was employed at Hamilton Industries in the machine shop.
On Jan. 1, 1948, he joined the Two Rivers Fire Dept., and on Sept. 2, 1971,
he was appointed fire chief. Richard retired on June 30, 1980, after serving
32 and one-half years in the department. He was a member of the Two Rivers
Kiwanis, where he served as secretary; an active member of Calvary Lutheran
Church; and a member of the VFW and American Legion Posts of Two Rivers.
Richard enjoyed making stained glass pieces, woodworking, and enjoyed his
family and many friends.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandchild: Katrina Pilzak;
brothers: Howard and Robert Waskow; sisters-in-law: Doris Koch and Mabel
Raduenz.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the memorial
service will be the Rev. Kay Richter. The City of Two Rivers Fire Dept. will
have an Honor Guard present.
Military rites will be accorded by the Two Rivers VFW and American Legion.
Burial will be held at Pioneer Rest Cemetery following cremation.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday from 10 a.m. until
the time of service at 11 a.m. at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1921
Adams St., Two Rivers.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is
assisting the Waskow family with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made in Richard's
name for the benefit of: Parkinson Research Institute, 945 N. 12th St., Ste.
4602, Milwaukee, WI 53233.
We love him and will miss him.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 14, 2007
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