Went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, September 12, 2010, age 74 years after a courageous battle with PSP. Beloved husband of Marlis (nee Lehmann) for 30 years. Dear father of Richard Pihl Jr., Beverly Pihl, Shari (John) Reifschneider, Mark and Matthew Glaze. Loving grandfather of Jason, Michael, Dallas, Spencer and Alexandria. Great-grandfather of Kaden. Fond brother of Jean Beck, Clarence Pihl, Dorothy Klump and the late Virginia Kotlewski. Brother-in-law of Karsten (Charlotte) Lehmann and Ingrid Haberl. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Visitation THUR Sept. 16th 4-6 PM at ST. LUCAS EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH 2605 So. Kinnickinnic Ave. Funeral Services at 6 PM. Interment and Military Honors MON 11 AM at Forest Home Cemetery
Richard was a US Army Veteran, a member of Teamster Local #344 and an active member of St. Lucas Church. Special thanks to the staff at Zilber Family Hospice for the care and compassion given . Memorials to St. Lucas Church appreciated. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 414-483-2322