Joseph E. Richard, age 75, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away peacefully Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate.
Joseph was born March 21, 1941 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
He lived at Holly Home and called Holly “Ma”.
Bruce Kuba was his companion and mentor in all of his fishing and hunting expeditions. The Pease and Kuba families were his family.
Joe loved fishing, hunting, football, baseball and riding his bike.
Years ago, Joe was an auto-mechanic.
He loved to tell stories to all family and friends that came to visit. He would sit and watch cartoons with the grandchildren to make them happy. Joe always looked forward the Adams County Halloween and Christmas Parties and Fishing Has No Boundaries trips.
Joe leaves behind Holly Manthey, Bruce Kuba, Chris (Nichol) Manthey, Jeremy Manthey, the Pease and Kuba families, Janet Winters, his guardian and many friends.
He was preceded in death by Bernice Giessel and good friend Marvin.
A special thank you to all at Adams County Health and Human Services and Community Programs.
Joesephs was a wonderful man. I took care of him at Villa Pines. He will be missed.
Deepest Sympathies to all of Joe’s family. Keeping you in my Prayers.
Holly and family so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss.
Such a nice guy. Sorry for your loss.
Holly sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss
So so sorry Holly and Bruce! Joe was a very special guy!!!
So sorry for your loss. Deepest Sympathies.