Name: Calling hours for Raphael "Dick" Umentum
Start: 2016-06-02T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-06-03T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Cotter Funeral Home & Cremation Care - Denmark

Umentum, Raphael "Dick"

Raphael A. "Dick" Umentum, 90, Denmark, passed away May 29, 2016 after a short illness.

He was born on November 26, 1925, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to the late Martin and Gertrude Umentum. Raphael served in the Navy on the USS Astoria in the South Pacific during World War II. After returning home, he married Delores M. Rusch on August 27, 1948. Dick drove truck for many years driving for Standard Oil and was a Rahr's Beer Distributor in Luxemburg where he was known as the Rahr's Beer Man. He drove for North Central Gas and ended his truck driving with Wall Street Warehouse. Dick also owned and operated his own farm for over thirty years. He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Denmark, an avid Packer fan, and a Denmark Viking football fan.

Dick is survived by his daughter, Jeannie (Lane) Gehrke; sons, Tom (Julianne), Marty (Stephanie), Mike, Steve, Dan (Mary), Burt, Jeff (Debbie), Pat (special friend Debbie); grandchildren, Matt, Paul (Corissa), Sara Gehrke, Jesse (Jaime), Gabe (Jenny), TJ, Jake, Amy, Becky, Kyle (Clare), Abbey, Cassie, Katie, Kristi, Chelsea, Carissa (Chad), Taylor, Breanna, Tanner, Derrick Umentum; 13 great grandchildren with one more due in September; one special sister, Eunice Loritz; sisters-in law, Clara Seefeldt, Marge Rusch, and Betty Jo Rusch. Dick is further survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Raphael was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Delores; granddaughter, Nicole Gehrke; daughter-in-law, Monnie Umentum; brothers, Hilbert (Irene), Pete (Gladys), Al (Toots); brothers and sisters in law, Ralph Loritz, George, Gene, Norm (Shirley), Ralph Rusch, Ralph Seefeldt, Harry (LaVerne) Bokunevitz and Dorothy and Ray Winters.

Family and friends may call Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County R, Denmark, WI 54208 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Friday, June 3, 2016, at the funeral home from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. followed by a procession to All Saints Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Raphael A. "Dick" Umentum on Friday, June 3, 2016, at All Saints Catholic Church, 145 St. Claude St, Denmark, WI 54208 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Kevin Ori officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the 7th floor staff at St. Vincent's Hospital, Dr. Mark Jenson, Ascera Care Hospice girls: Kayla, Tammy, Lisa and Amanda and Parkview Manor Staff for making dad's last days comfortable.

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Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Raphael Umentum

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13 Entries

Joanne (Jansen) Ripley

June 4, 2016

To Jeanne and the entire Umentum family, I want to express my heartfelt sympathy and condolences for the loss of your father and loved one.

Darrell & Garnie Rukamp

June 3, 2016

To all the Umentum clan......Please accept our sympathy for your loss. Great guy and lots of fun.
Sorry the last message didn't come through.

Tim Krause

June 3, 2016

My deepest condolences to your family in this difficult time. There is only so much that can be captured on a page, but, in reading of the family and faith, you can see between the lines that this man was blessed with a wonderful life, and that this world's time with him was very full indeed. I wish you all comfort in this time of sorrow, and fond memories of all the great times you had with your dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle, brother and friend. All the best

Carol Brabbit

June 1, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers goes to the Family.

Carol Brabbit

June 1, 2016

Sorry for your loss of your Dad.Thoughts and prayers goes to your family.

Eric Nelsen

June 1, 2016

To the entire Umentum family, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. You and your families are in my thoughts & prayers.

Joanne & Dave Vercauteren

June 1, 2016

So sorry for the loss of your dad, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mary Umentum

June 1, 2016

Tom, Jo, and family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you all
Love,
Greg and Mary

May 31, 2016

Special condolences to the family at this time.

Nancy Buerschinger and Family.

May 31, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the wonderful Umentums. Had the privilege of meeting your Dad and Mom at many family celebrations on Edgewood in Waupun. Wonderful, very friendly, very happy and fun couple.
At this time, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We know you are in a time of sorrow but also a time of celebration knowing your Dad and Mom are once again united in Heaven.
Together Forever
All our Love,
Larry and Kutzy

May 31, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Chrissy Schroeder

May 31, 2016

Jeannie, Tom, Marty, Mike, Steve, Dan, Burt, Jeff , Pat & family, So saddened to hear of Uncle Dick's passing. He was a special man, and I am so lucky to have lived next door to Dick & Delores during my childhood. I have many special memories of him and your mom. So friendly and funny - he will be missed. I am sure Delores is waiting with open arms. Lots of love sent your way during this difficult time. XO

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