Wilfred "Bill" J. Richard

Wilfred "Bill" Richard

Age 88, was born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, March 27 at his home in Franklin, Wi. He is survived by his loving wife, of 52 years, Betty Tigges Richard, and his children Brian (Jessica) Richard and Sarah (Brian) VanSaun. The proud Papa of Emily, Ashley, and Grace VanSaun and Tabitha Richard. Further survived by his brothers & sisters in law David and JoAnne Tigges, Richard Tigges, Dan and Mary Melesurgo, and Larry and Anne Heithoff, and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Wilfred and Esther Richard, and Betty’s parents Arthur and LaVine Tigges.

Bill was born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa where he attended Loras Academy and Loras College. He was ordained in 1962 and served as guidance counselor and pastor in several cities in the Dubuque diocese. In 1970 he continued his career in Milwaukee where he became a vocational counselor and district director for Job Service for 32 years. Upon retirement, Bill enjoyed traveling with Betty throughout the United States, wintering first in Phoenix, Az and later in Panama City Beach, Fl until Covid and declining heath curtailed his travels. His greatest joy in retirement was sharing in the lives of his grandchildren, boating, and following their hockey activities.

Visitation Monday April 8, 2024 at OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC CHURCH (3722 S. 58th St. Milwaukee, WI) from 11 AM - 12:45 PM with the funeral mass to begin at 1 PM. Private Interment.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Loras College Endowment Fund or to a charity of your choice.