Richard W. "Dick" Mielke

Of Pembroke, died on June 23, 2008. He was 76 years old. Richard has been a resident of Pembroke since 1961, and was a Pembroke firefighter for many years. He was also the first EMT in the town of Pembroke. He is the former owner and operator of Mielke's Motor Service in Pembroke. He is a Deacon of the First Church in Pembroke, and a former trustee of the church. He also enjoyed his time driving for the Council on Aging. Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and recently received his Korean service medal. At various times throughout his life Richard has been a mechanic, carpenter, firefighter & blacksmith. Richard is the husband of the late Barbara A. Mielke. Father of Richard Mielke II of Pembroke. Grandfather of Richard Mielke III & Martha Mielke. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, June 30th, from 4-8 PM at the First Church in Pembroke. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 1st at 10 AM at the First Church in Pembroke. Burial will be at the Center Cemetery in Pembroke. To offer condolences or for directions please visit www.shepherdfuneralhome.com