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Richard A. "Dick" Jacquart

Apr 18, 1951 - Jan 1, 2013

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Tom, it's been many years since I've seen you and Dickie after living next door to you as a child. I always recall Dickie doing crazy things that elicited a good laugh. Some good memories. I wish you peace.

To The Jacquart Family
My sincere condolences on the loss of Dickie. He and my father-in-law Jack had many fine times playing cards and talking. He was a great guy.
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TJ and family, Although I haven't seen Dickie in years, I have always considered him an old friend. Memories of the "Driftwood Days". You have my most sincere sympathies and are in our prayers.

Tom,
I was saddened to read of the passing of your brother, Dick. Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. As a child I remember going to the house in Norrie to visit. My dad always drove by the big Indian so I could see it before going to your house. I remember being fascinated by the train set up in the basement. It's been way too many years since we've seen each other; however please extend my sympathy to Dick's son and family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and...

To TJ and Justin...my sincere sympathies on the loss of Dick. We had lots of crazy times over the years and he will be missed by many. I'll never forget his cryptic "I had a dream" phone call. You are always in my prayers.

To the Jacquart family(Justin, Rita, Tom and all,
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of Richard. It was an honor to meet you and to be there when Dick was finally able to rest. My blessings to you in the difficult days ahead. Please know that you are being thought of.

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Richard's Obituary

      Richard A. "Dick" Jacquart, 61, of Ironwood, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, with his family by his side, following a three-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.     He was born April 18, 1951, in Ironwood, son of the late Glen and Charlotte (Morris) Jacquart, attended A.L. Norrie Grade School, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1970. He entered the U.S. Army on April 13, 1973, proudly serving his country in Germany during the later stages of the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged on April 6, 1976.     Following his discharge, he returned to Ironwood and drove truck for Boline Distributing of Bessemer. He then was employed as a truck driver by Wausau Homes, and also for ITC Long Distance Trucking and Great Lakes Western Trucking Co. of Merrill, Wis., retiring due to ill health in Sept. 2009.     Dick was a member of Ironwood American Legion Post 5. He enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards, and spending time with friends at the Midway and Brite Spot.     He married Jeannine Swanson of Ashland, Wis. in 1973. They divorced.     He then married Jean Minkin of Ironwood on Sept. 2, 1978. They later divorced.     Surviving are a son, Justin (Rita), L'Anse; a granddaughter, Emily Anne Jacquart; his brother, Tom, Ironwood; numerous cousins; and many friends.     Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Jean Jacquart, on Feb. 5, 1988.     Per Dick's wishes, cremation has taken place.     Graveside services and military honors, under the auspices of the Ironwood American Legion Post 5 Honor Guard, will be held in the spring, at a time and date to be announced, at Riverside Cemetery, Ironwood.     Condolences may be given to Dick's family online at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of

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