Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004 age 49 years. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Schultz). Loving father of Richard Jr, Melissa and Michelle. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Elizabeth. Dear brother of Joseph (Linda), the late Alan and Jan (Newt) Vail. Son-in-law of Gerald (Susan) and Eileen Schultz. Brother-in-law of Colleen (Robert) Burns Gerald (Charmaine) and Tammy Schultz. Best friend of Al Rackow. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home WED 5-7 PM. MEMORIAL SERVICES at 7 PM. Inurnment and military honors at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Richard served his country as a Vietnam Veteran-US Navy. PRASSER-KLECZKA SOUTH SUBURBAN CHAPEL 6080 So.27th Street 414-282-6080