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Richard Doubek Obituary

Doubek, Richard J. "Dick" Passed away peacefully while on vacation with family by his side on Sunday June 4, 2017, age 86 years. He was reunited in Heaven with his loving wife, Patricia. Beloved father to Vicki (Michael) Andrew, Steven Doubek, Karen Doubek (Ronald Gleichner, Laura (Michael) Ahmad. Very loved grandfather to Erin, Meg and Sergei Andrew, Alexander and Andrew (Drew) Doubek and Mitchell Ahmad. Further survived by his brother-in-law, Dennis Haddorff, other relatives and many lifelong and new friends from Luther Manor. Dick graduated from Washington High School and Marquette University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He went on to have a distinguished career at Allis Chalmers and finally retired at the age of 75. Always a hard worker and dedicated family man, he traveled the world for his job and enjoyed many diverse cultural experiences. He was a lifelong faithful Lutheran and volunteer for many years at Sherman Park Lutheran Church and then later joined Mount Carmel Lutheran Church with his children. He enjoyed fishing and camping throughout Wisconsin. We had many memorable family trips to the Hayward area. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, card playing and listening to the Brewers on his radio. Dick was a great cook, always trying new recipes out on his family. He had a tremendous sense of humor and could always make people laugh with his quick wit. He Blessed all he knew with Joy and Laughter and will be missed by all. A Celebration of Dick's life will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Mount Carmel Lutheran Church. 8424 W. Center Street, Milwaukee. Visitation from 10AM until the time of the service at 11:15. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Luther Manor, Mount Carmel Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice is appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 7, 2017.

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Kathy Noffke-Gross

June 9, 2017

I am sorry for your loss,
the wonderful memories of our childhood and neighborhood will never be forgotten. God bless your family.

Kathy Gross-Noffke

Nancy Nepscha

June 7, 2017

Steve and family......I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope the many happy memories you had with your dad help to make this loss a bit easier. Just remember that you now have another guardian angel looking over you. You are in my prayers.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

10

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Mount Carmel Lutheran Church

8424 W. Center Street, Milwaukee, WI

Jun

10

Celebration of Life

11:15 a.m.

Mount Carmel Lutheran Church

8424 W. Center Street,, Milwaukee, WI

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