Died peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2005. Age 75 years. Beloved husband for 50 years of Patricia (nee Wachowiak). Loving father of the late Linda Gorecki, Robert (Diana), Richard (Susan), Christine (the late Terry) Emmer and Paul (LuAnn). Proud grandfather of Daniel, Steven, Andrew, Kimberly and Jessica. Also survived by other family and friends. There will be a Memorial Service to celebrate Richard's life at the Funeral Home on THURS at 6 PM. Family and friends will gather from 4 PM until the time of services. Private inurnment Woodlawn Cemetery. Richard was a Quarter Century club of Teamsters Local #200 and a retiree of Rexnord. If desired memorials appreciated to American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank the staff of Covenant Hospice for their care and support in Richard's final days. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 3275 So. Howell Ave. 414-483-2322