Francis William (Bill) Richard, Age 76, of Aniwa, WI found peace with our Lord on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 after a courageous battle against intestinal disease. Bill was born July 10, 1932, in Argonne, WI to George and Hellen (House) Richard. United in marriage to Dixie (Holmes) Richard on September 26, 1959, they would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this fall.
A machinist by trade, a craftsman at heart, Bill retired 10 years ago from L&S Electric in Schofield, WI.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Dixie, his daughters Diane (Antonino) Ippolito of Caddo Mills, TX, Lisa Halsey of McFarland, WI and his grandchildren, Talia, Marcello and Giampietro Ippolito, Alanah and Rachael Halsey, five sisters, including his dearest sister Mary (Robert) Misfeldt of Antigo, two brothers and numerous nices and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters.
To honor Bill's life, the family plans a springtime memorial service for friends and family.
He labored hard for those he loved, then left us to remember. We trust he's gone to his reward.
