Richard Arthur Brownell, age 71, of Baraboo, Wisconsin passed away on August 5, 2012 at the American Way Assisted Living in Portage, Wisconsin.
Richard was born May 22, 1941 in Racine, Wisconsin to Robert and Mildred (Crawford) Brownell. He went to high school in San-Diego California and then enlisted with the United States Navy in December of 1960 and was honorably discharged in 1965.
Richard married Dorothy Michael on July 14, 1987 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Mildred Brownell & Father & Mother in law, Owen & Margaret Michael
Survivors:
Wife: Dorothy Brownell of Baraboo, Wisconsin
Sister: Sheila (Barry) Robert of San Diego, California
Daughter: Rebecca (Chris) Rachuj of Baraboo, Wisconsin
Son: Robert Brownell of Baraboo, Wisconsin
Step-Daughter: Cindy Spaude of Baraboo, Wisconsin
Step-Son: Randy Spaude of Baraboo, Wisconsin
Sister in law: Sheila (George) Cook of Baraboo, Wisconsin
Sister in law: June Gruber of Baraboo, Wisconsin
Sister in law: Donna Michael of Baraboo, Wisconsin
Brother in law: Bill (Donna) Michael of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Grandchildren: Jordan, Jason, Jacob & Brittany
further survived by numerous nieces, nephews & relatives
Private family memorial services are being planned for a later date.
I was so sad to hear that Dick had passed and our thoughts are with his family.I was his friend from just a young child and also his babysitter so he was always very dear to me and my family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.