Richard Lopata
Richard Lewis Lopata, age 69, of Necedah, Wisconsin died Friday, May 31, 2013 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 12 Noon on Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James McNamee will officiate. Interment will take place at a later date at St. Leo’s Catholic Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin.
Richard was born December 1, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Francis and Gertrude (Rozek) Lopata. He lived in Milwaukee where he worked in several different careers before moving to Necedah in 1998. Richard owned two recycling businesses.
Richard was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved animals including his many dogs, cats, goats and ducks.
Survivors:
Daughter: Penny (Darrell) Santana of Necedah, Wisconsin
Daughter: Christine Chaloupek of Necedah, Wisconsin
Son: David Lopata of Necedah, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Charity (Jason) Lister of Caledonia, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Summer (Michael) Rapp of New Berlin, Wisconsin
Great-Granddaughter: Diana Lister of Caledonia, Wisconsin
Great-Grandson: Raymond Lister of Caledonia, Wisconsin
Great-Grandson: Deshawn Lister of Caledonia, Wisconsin
Brother: Phil (Rita) Lopata of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sister: Carol (David) Balkowski of Ripon, Wisconsin
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
I just found out about uncle Richie…I am so sorry. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He sure was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers go out to Chris, Dave and Penny. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers to the family, Rich and Cathy were always a joy to see here at the Recycling Yard in Portage and it was great when Dave came along and try to tell us stories, May God be with your family at this difficult time:
Cindy
Office Clerk- at Alter Metal Recycling/ Samuels Recycling -Portage
Darrell & Penny
So sorry for your loss. My condolences, thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time.
Peggy & Courtney Beise
Sorry for the loss for a great man father and grand father..He will be missed.. We send our Condolences and our Love to you and your family..
Love Juan and Diane Santana