Richard Henry Imhoff's Obituary
Racine - Richard Henry Imhoff, 93, passed away at St. Monica’s Senior Living – Memory Care with family at his side on Wednesday, October 4, 2023,
Richard was born in Marathon, Wisconsin, on September 6, 1930, to the late Alois and Freida (nee Kuk) Imhoff. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Rose Lepak on June 29, 1957, in Edgar, Wisconsin.
Richard was a Korean war veteran, serving in the Navy from January 1951 to November 1954. Richard worked as a letter carrier for USPS for 29 years, before retiring in 1992. He was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church, which he attended every Sunday. Richard had many hobbies and interests. He was a member of Moose Lodge and enjoyed baseball. Richard loved the outdoors, especially going camping, fishing, and gardening. Richard and Evelyn liked to travel and visited many different places across the world. Most importantly, Richard was a family man and cherished the moments spent with his family.
Richard will be dearly missed by his wife of 66 years, Evelyn Imhoff; children: Mary J. Rowland (Philip Shuman), Jill M. (David) Welch, Michael G. (Kelly) Imhoff, Sue A. (Scott) Mead, Jeannie K. (Robert) Cibulka, and Richard A. (Mollie) Imhoff; grandchildren: Rose, Jaime, Tera, Jacob, Jessica, Jeanna, Katie, Trisha, Samantha, Amanda, Matthew, Gabriela, Kailey, Patrick, Owen, and Mason; sisters: Rosemarie Kerr-Imhoff and Nancy Kabacinski, as well as many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Richard was preceded in death by his son, Patrick Joseph Imhoff; his brother, BRO. Thomas Imhoff; and sisters: Caroline Imhoff and Grace Jensen.
A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at Wilson Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment with a service of committal will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery - Highway 32 in Racine.
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