Roy H. Richards, 92, of Burlington, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 3, 2018.
Born in Baraboo, WI on October 15, 1925, he was the son of George J. and Mildred E. (nee Voll) Richards. He spent his early life in Baraboo where he attended school. He proudly served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946 in the Pacific Theater on the USS Ommaney Bay Aircraft Carrier. He felt privileged to be chosen to go on the Honor Flight with his daughter.
On August 28, 1965, at Cross Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage to Virginia Ginny Richmond. They made their home in Burlington where they raised their daughters. Roy worked as an auto mechanic for many years before going to the Burlington Police Department as a Community Service Officer. He was an active member of Cross Lutheran Church where he served on the Church Council, ushered and assisted with various office projects. Roy enjoyed playing dartball, collecting coins, going on casino trips with his wife, playing games, especially Euchre & Aggravation. In his younger years he enjoyed riding his bike and motorcycle.
Roy is survived by his wife, Ginny; daughters, Mel (Scott) Beets, Shelly (Bob) Mutter, and Mindy (Chuck) Ehlen; children from a previous marriage, Deby Carney, David Richards, and Julie Richards; grandchildren, Haley & Eric Beets, Shawni & Aaron Mutter and Meta & Becca Ehlen along with other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers.
The family would like to thank Dr. Paul Webber and Dr. Syed Haider for their wonderful care over the years.
Services for Roy will be held Monday, May 7, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Cross Lutheran Church with Rev. John Brink officiating, with Military Honors to follow. Visitation for family and friends will be at the CHURCH on Monday, May 7th from 2:30 pm. to 5:30 p.m.
Born in Baraboo, WI on October 15, 1925, he was the son of George J. and Mildred E. (nee Voll) Richards. He spent his early life in Baraboo where he attended school. He proudly served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946 in the Pacific Theater on the USS Ommaney Bay Aircraft Carrier. He felt privileged to be chosen to go on the Honor Flight with his daughter.
On August 28, 1965, at Cross Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage to Virginia Ginny Richmond. They made their home in Burlington where they raised their daughters. Roy worked as an auto mechanic for many years before going to the Burlington Police Department as a Community Service Officer. He was an active member of Cross Lutheran Church where he served on the Church Council, ushered and assisted with various office projects. Roy enjoyed playing dartball, collecting coins, going on casino trips with his wife, playing games, especially Euchre & Aggravation. In his younger years he enjoyed riding his bike and motorcycle.
Roy is survived by his wife, Ginny; daughters, Mel (Scott) Beets, Shelly (Bob) Mutter, and Mindy (Chuck) Ehlen; children from a previous marriage, Deby Carney, David Richards, and Julie Richards; grandchildren, Haley & Eric Beets, Shawni & Aaron Mutter and Meta & Becca Ehlen along with other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers.
The family would like to thank Dr. Paul Webber and Dr. Syed Haider for their wonderful care over the years.
Services for Roy will be held Monday, May 7, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Cross Lutheran Church with Rev. John Brink officiating, with Military Honors to follow. Visitation for family and friends will be at the CHURCH on Monday, May 7th from 2:30 pm. to 5:30 p.m.
Roy H. Richards, 92, of Burlington, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 3, 2018.
Born in Baraboo, WI on October 15, 1925, he was the son of George J. and Mildred E. (nee Voll) Richards. He spent his early life in Baraboo where he attended school. He proudly served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946 in the Pacific Theater on the USS Ommaney Bay Aircraft Carrier. He felt privileged to be chosen to go on the Honor Flight with his daughter.
On August 28, 1965, at Cross Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage to Virginia Ginny Richmond. They made their home in Burlington where they raised their daughters. Roy worked as an auto mechanic for many years before going to the Burlington Police Department as a Community Service Officer. He was an active member of Cross Lutheran Church where he served on the Church Council, ushered and assisted with various office projects. Roy enjoyed playing dartball, collecting coins, going on casino trips with his wife, playing games, especially Euchre & Aggravation. In his younger years he enjoyed riding his bike and motorcycle.
Roy is survived by his wife, Ginny; daughters, Mel (Scott) Beets, Shelly (Bob) Mutter, and Mindy (Chuck) Ehlen; children from a previous marriage, Deby Carney, David Richards, and Julie Richards; grandchildren, Haley & Eric Beets, Shawni & Aaron Mutter and Meta & Becca Ehlen along with other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers.
The family would like to thank Dr. Paul Webber and Dr. Syed Haider for their wonderful care over the years.
Services for Roy will be held Monday, May 7, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Cross Lutheran Church with Rev. John Brink officiating, with Military Honors to follow. Visitation for family and friends will be at the CHURCH on Monday, May 7th from 2:30 pm. to 5:30 p.m.
Born in Baraboo, WI on October 15, 1925, he was the son of George J. and Mildred E. (nee Voll) Richards. He spent his early life in Baraboo where he attended school. He proudly served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946 in the Pacific Theater on the USS Ommaney Bay Aircraft Carrier. He felt privileged to be chosen to go on the Honor Flight with his daughter.
On August 28, 1965, at Cross Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage to Virginia Ginny Richmond. They made their home in Burlington where they raised their daughters. Roy worked as an auto mechanic for many years before going to the Burlington Police Department as a Community Service Officer. He was an active member of Cross Lutheran Church where he served on the Church Council, ushered and assisted with various office projects. Roy enjoyed playing dartball, collecting coins, going on casino trips with his wife, playing games, especially Euchre & Aggravation. In his younger years he enjoyed riding his bike and motorcycle.
Roy is survived by his wife, Ginny; daughters, Mel (Scott) Beets, Shelly (Bob) Mutter, and Mindy (Chuck) Ehlen; children from a previous marriage, Deby Carney, David Richards, and Julie Richards; grandchildren, Haley & Eric Beets, Shawni & Aaron Mutter and Meta & Becca Ehlen along with other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers.
The family would like to thank Dr. Paul Webber and Dr. Syed Haider for their wonderful care over the years.
Services for Roy will be held Monday, May 7, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Cross Lutheran Church with Rev. John Brink officiating, with Military Honors to follow. Visitation for family and friends will be at the CHURCH on Monday, May 7th from 2:30 pm. to 5:30 p.m.
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