Born on April 4, 1927 and passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014. Age 87 years. Loving husband of 45 years to Nancy (nee Prescott) Killian. Step-father of Faye (James) Liegler and Randall Bouvier. Grandfather to Kristine (Jason) Chilson and great-grandfather to Mackenzie Kruske and Abigail Chilson. Adopted father (Papa) to Arlene Sitarz and Darlene Tyler. Also survived by his sister-in-law Gloria Killian, many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home, THURSDAY, April 24, 2014 from 10-12 Noon. Funeral Service and Military Honors at 12 Noon. Private inurnment Holy Cross Cemetery. Richard was a World War II Navy veteran, and served on a ship in the South Pacific from 1945 until 1946. He was also a Railroad Engineer for 41 years and retired in 1988. Memorials to the American Cancer Society are appreciated. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes 6080 South 27th Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53221 414-282-6080