1928
2013
Glinski, Richard L. "Dick"
Richard L. "Dick" Glinski, 84, Stratford, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, in the emergency room of Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield.
A visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield. Burial will take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield, at a later date.
Dick was born on October 14, 1928 in Pulaski, to Louis and Lula (Harding) Glinski. He attended Sacred Heart Parochial School and graduated from Purdy High School, both in Marshfield. He married Arlene M. Meier on February 3, 1951 in Neillsville.
Dick had been a member of the Wisconsin National Guard for several years. He operated a refrigeration business with his father, Louis for many years. He owned and operated Glinski's (Dick's) Bar with his wife in March Rapids for 55 years.
Dick had a knack for mechanical design and was always engineering something. He could make things from practically nothing. He scoured the countryside for windmills and repurposed and sold them. He was also loved being chief farm hand at Radke Dairy, operated by his daughter, Mary and son-in-law, Al.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene and their children, Michael (Lois) Glinski of Marshfield, Patrick (Alice) Glinski of Neillsville, Thomas (Karen Gehler) Glinski of Spencer, Mary (Al) Radke of Stratford, Joann(Bob Genrick) Glinski of Wausau, James (Monica) Glinski of Stratford and Daniel (Jeanne) Glinski of Proctor, MN. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. He is further survived by 2 brothers and a sister, James (Lois) Glinski of Wisconsin Rapids, Donald (Shelly) Glinski of Eau Claire, Karlene (Terry) Durst of Marshfield, and brothers-in-law, LeRoy Wellner of Marshfield and Wayne (Maureen) Meier of Neillsville.
He was predeceased by his parents, a sister in infancy, a sister, Nancy Wellner and a brother, John Glinski.
Memorials may be designated in his name to the Clark County Humane Society.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
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A lesson learned from Dick..."Don´t forget to par-boil your beggies!"
Bonnie Metcho
June 29, 2022
We miss you still, dear Friend, and cherish all the memories.
Becky O'Black
Friend
June 29, 2021
Always in our hearts and minds. Was just talking about him the other day. He touched so many lives in a positive way. Remembering always.
Sherry Weik
Acquaintance
June 29, 2019
hi ma an family I finally got the courage to do this he was such a great guy an deep down he will always be in our hearts, he always knew how to make a person smile an no matter who you were you were always welcomed.the jukebox,the banjo fiddle,the customers and of course dicky with his suspenders as our bartender would be great entertainment an also the hipwaiders got a little deep in the bar once in a while . but I do want to say dick an Arlene thanks for taking me in as another one of your granddaughter I had a real great time working there an meeting so many great people.there are so many stories in that little country bar they are great we are all going to miss you dick you had to depart but you grew some wings precious wings god took your hand an excepted you we love you dick an will never forget you. you were just like my dad you always were there for me.
My deepest sympathy an thoughts an prayers{. the schmidts
July 10, 2013
To the family you my sympathies. My goal when I got to Wisconsin was to experience it. Dick made that possible with ease. Within minutes of entering the bar I was drinking a cocktail with a pickled brussel sprout in it being egged on by Dick to play the stump fiddle with one of the other bar patrons. Dick sang songs, told jokes and truly entertained his guests. You will live on in the memory of my Wisconsin Adventures.
Mack Robinson
July 9, 2013
Dick made living out at March Rapids very interesting for the few years we were there. We loved his stories, inventions, jokes and all around sense of humor. We got to know him well and could always expect a good laugh anytime we visited with him. So sorry to the family for your loss but keep him living in your memories and hears.
Scott & JoAnne Leonhard
July 7, 2013
Dick,
Thanks for all the good times and memories. Trips out to see you with my Brother and his wife, Mike and Mary, when we were up visiting them were always unforgettable. You will be missed.
Happy Trails.
Russ & Mona Truhlar
July 7, 2013
What a fine legacy to be loved by so many. My husband and I had the good fortune to visit Wisconsin and Dick's bar on May 31, 2013. We sat at the bar enjoying cheese curds and stories from Dick. It was an experience we will treasure for some time to come. (as well my 50 cent piece) Luckily I had a new camera and was able to collect a few "ditties" which I will pass on to the O'Blacks soon. Nothing can take away the smiles he left behind. God Bless.
Bonnie & Steve Metcho
July 6, 2013
Sorry to hear of Dicks passing. Blessings to the family.
Marie Dahlke
July 6, 2013
though I only got to meet Dick a few years ago, I felt I had known him much longer. He immediately made you feel at home when we came out to eat or have a soda. He was so funny, you could not help but wanna come back time after time. What a great guy and sadly he will most definately be missed greatly. RIP Dick until we meet again.
Lon DeMars
July 6, 2013
To Arlene and family, I was so sad to hear of your loss. There are never the "right" words at a time like this , so I won't try to say what has been said by many before me and in such kind words . My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. VJJohnson
July 6, 2013
Being born and raised in Central WI, we still visit family in the area. The highlight of our visits were when my uncle, "Doc", and aunt, Mary, would take us to Dick's. We'd drink Dickel, play the jute box, listen to Dick's wonderful stories and songs, play the stump fiddle, and visit with the rest of Dick's Bar "family". It was the best of times and we'll cherish them forever. You are unforgettable, Dick. And you'll be missed by so many. Thanks for the great memories,
Mike & Connie Kille
July 6, 2013
We will miss you Uncle Dick. There were so many laughs and good times at Dicks bar, that you would need another lifetime to write them down. Too many friends made to list, and too many nights to remember. Mary and I will miss you Dick, as you put many hours of happiness in our hearts. Thanks for being there Dick.
Mike and Mary Truhlar
July 6, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to all Dick's family.
Ron and Shirley Bores
July 6, 2013
Mary and Laura, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad and grandfather. You two and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult and sad time. Take care.
Pat Langton
July 6, 2013
What can I say about GD that all of you fine people already didn't. He always had interesting songs, stories, and jokes to share both as my grandfather and bartender. He and I always used to joke about work my father (his son) did. He would laugh and say surprisingly welds he had made hadn't broken. I was fortunate enough to go on a couple of his grand windmill retrieval adventures and will remember them fondly. Although, his passing is sad he often told me one of his greatest fears was being one of those sick old people in the nursing homes whose bodies and mental faculties and left them.
Ben Glinski
July 6, 2013
Our sympathies to you all at the passing of Dick. We will remember fondly the laughter and great times at Glinskis'. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Joanee, Mary and Orv Wetterau
July 6, 2013
Dear Dick,
I've always told folks that going to Dick's was like "dinner and a show"! You were so entertaining; I know we always wanted to record "The Marathon County Jail" song. Now I'm really mad that we didn't! Oftentimes, you would regale us with that beautiful baritone voice of yours. I'll never forget the time you and I sang "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" together. You told me I was the prettiest girl in the bar. You sly devil! You told everyone else that, too! (but that was OK, you still made each and every one of us believe it!)Thanks for the memories, Dick, the personal ones and the collective ones that so many of us share: Yogi, Erv, Jiggs & Ricky,Sandy, Amy, Mike & Linda, Pat, The O'Black's, Michelle, my brother Dan and I,and so many more..forgive me for not listing everyone, but you know who they are! Everyone I ever brought there never wanted to leave once they had a taste of Dickel, and your hospitality. You made us laugh! You were a font of information! Your vocabulary was expansive! You told your stories, and invited us to share ours. Many came, and no one left a stranger..you made us all feel welcome. For many of us, it was like Cheers..where everybody knows your name. And if they didn't, you'd see to it that they did. Dick, you were a living legend; your passing has deeply saddened so many. Yes, we knew this day would come...eventually...but we wanted to believe you'd be here forever. And in a way, you are--Forever in our Hearts!
With much love to you and all of your family, and their very personal loss, I bid you good-bye...and don't worry, I have a rubber around my take-out container..and yes, I will "Drive Careful our there!" I'm sure you're in heaven, but you probably stopped off "out somewhere where Christ lost his bicycle". Oh, and one more thing, thanks for helping Yogi get started in the music business.
Dixie Weber
July 5, 2013
Bill and I are so sad that we have lost such a special person in our lives. Through Richard, we met many wonderful people...Mike & Lois..."Girl", LauraBelle, Amy, Mary and Albert, Jimmy, Yogi, Doc, Mike & Linda, Toots, Sandy...the list could go on and on. I am sad for each and every one of you. And sad for us, too. There is a "special" someone in everyone's life. I think Richard was special to so many of us. What will we do without him? I am just so very thankful that we had the opportunity to know him.
Prayers and blessings to Arlene, and all the kids, grandkids, and greatgrands. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Becky O'Black
July 5, 2013
My fondest memory of Dick was when he took me musky fishing. He was one of a kind and will be missed. My sympathy to the family.
Sandy
July 5, 2013
Dear Dick,
Thanks for the laughter, the joy and the fun. Even from far away we would always make a point to come and see you. From your neighbors and friends the Franklin's when we meet up yonder it is my turn to buy.
Love and already miss you,
Jiggs and Ricky (Erford and LaHoma)
Jeff and Kay
and all of the rest of the Franklin Family
Jeffry Franklin
July 5, 2013
I was saddened to learn of your loss , my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time . I'll always think of Dick whenever I see a windmill and remember the way he loved them .
July 5, 2013
my sympathies to Dick's family
mary pupp
July 5, 2013
Dick was an amazing man! I think he positively touched the lives of every person he met, including mine. I'm forever holding on to the last 50 cent piece he gave me the previous thursday night. He will be missed greatly, but so glad I got the chance to know him for a few short years. I'll have to buy a bottle of Dickel Whiskey and make a toast to one of heaven's best!
sherry weik
July 5, 2013
Sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Ervin and Arlys
July 5, 2013
We will always remember the many good times we had visiting with Dick. He was such a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Russ and Ann Foth
July 5, 2013
So sorry for your loss & sadness. Praying you find comfort in the memories that were made all throughout your lives. We will keep you in our prayers.
Kevin & Sandy Dottenwhy
July 3, 2013
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