Richard Patzkowsky
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2013 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. Terri Skildum will officiate. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home. Military honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin.
Richard was born September 17, 1932 in St. Joseph, Michigan to Edwin and Evelyn (Mosher) Patzkowsky. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Air Force. He married Iris Lawrence on January 9, 1953 in Eau Clare, Michigan. The couple made their home in Eau Clare before moving to Friendship, Wisconsin in 1968. Richard worked at Lewis Container and later for the C&NW railroad from which he retired in 1992.
Richard enjoyed bowling, golf, hunting, fishing, tending to his yard and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Richard was a member of the Adams VFW Post #6279, and Adams Masonic Lodge.
Memorials may be directed to the Adams County Humane Society.
Richard was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Patzkowsky; mother, Evelyn (Pete) Edinger; and sister-in-law, Mary Patzkowsky.
Survivors:
Wife: Iris Patzkowsky of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: Richard (Nancy) Patzkowsky of Lansing, Michigan
Daughter: Deborah (Lawrence) Sipla of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Laurie (Jeffrey) DeVaney of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Brother: James (Charlene) Patzkowsky of Niles, Michigan
Brother: Raymond Patzkowsky of Uvalde, Texas
Sister: Nancy (Charles) Cook of Stevensville, Michigan
Grandchild: Kirk (Dawn) Williams of Plain, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Diane (Darin) Babcock of Hancock, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Scott (Tracy) Sipla of Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Korey (Michael) Barker of Lansing, Michigan
Grandchild: Stacy Steinhauer of Holland, Michigan
Great-Grandchildren: 11
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
We are thinking of you with sincere sympathy at this time of loss. Condolences from Pete and Melinda Brogan
Iris and family,
So sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Iris and Family,
So sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Iris,Debbie,Laurie and Families, Sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere condolences to you. May God Bless.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dear Iris and family,
You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of Dick. I only met him a few times but considered him as my half brother. Please express our love and prayers to the whole family.
Tim and Ann Patzkowsky and family.
Diane, Darin and family, Sorry about your Grandpa. My sympathy to all of your family. Love, Aunt Pat & Tom
Dear Iris and family, So sorry to hear about Dick’s passing. May God help you in this difficult time and remember all the good times. Love Judy
Prayers of comfort sent! May time ease your pain and memories comfort all of you.
Dear Patzkowsky Family,
Debbie and Larry,
There are never any words to say that would take the pain and sadness away when you lose someone so special and dear to your heart. The question of why seems to linger on forever even though we all know their suffering is over. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in hopes that they will give you the strength to endure your days ahead. May God bless you all now and always.
Iris, Larry and Deb, Scott, Diane and families. Sorry to here off your loss. We’ll be praying for you all during this time.
Iris & Family – So sorry to hear of your loss. We know your husband/Dad went through some very difficult times with his health. We’ll keep your family in our thoughts and prayers during the tough days ahead.
So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed when Don and I ran into you guys and had a nice visit.
Iris and children
It wasn’t that long ago that we sat and visited in the waiting room at Riverview Hospital talking about your beautiful yard, so I was sad to see that your hubby (and Father) had passed. Please accept my condolences and know that God will be there to hold your hands and walk every step with you during this sad and difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace.
What to say!! What a shock.. I’m so sorry. I had so many good time working with Richard at CRC. Always full of fun and laughter. Please know, that he was a special person. Praying for comfort and peace, for all. God Bless.
Sorry for your loss, God bless your family.
Diane and family sosorryforyour loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Iris, Laurie and family. My prayers are with you. Dick will surely be missed. He was always in such good spirit and just a joy to talk with. I will be thinking of you through the hard days ahead.
So sorry for your loss Laurie and family. Thoughts and Prayers are going your way.
Iris and kids- I am so sorry to hear of Dick’s passing but his pain & ordeal are past and he’s in a better place. I shall miss him- always so friendly and a great wit. Remember we are the stronger- that’s why we are left alone. If I can help in any way, please call.
Laurie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers and remember he is in a better place and at peace now.