Name: Visitation for Richard Oppeneer
Start: 2020-10-17T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-10-17T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Wenig Funeral Home - Oostburg

Richard Oppeneer

Sheboygan Falls - Richard James Oppeneer, 81, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at The Waterford of Plymouth.

Richard was born on November 23, 1938, in Sheboygan to James and Esther (Leffin) Oppeneer. He attended Sheboygan Central High School and later served his country in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1961.

On September 2, 1961, Richard married Julienne Parsche. Richard was employed at Richardson Lumber for over 40 years as a cost accountant until his retirement.

Richard was a member of First United Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. He was very active in Jaycee's, bowling league, coaching sports, golf league. Over the years, he enjoyed many dear friendships with his bridge and poker clubs. Above all, Richard enjoyed spending time with his beloved family and friends. Richard was loyal, strong, and a devoted person. He had a zest for life and enjoyed being in the company of others.

Richard is survived by his two daughters, Kristen (John) Dries, Greta (Brad) Sclavi; three sons, Dyrk (Chris) Oppeneer, Chad (Diane) Oppeneer, Josh (Samantha) Oppeneer; 11 grandchildren, Nicholas Dries, Hannah (Will) Quinn, Katie (Nolan Hucek) Dries, Zack Oppeneer, Noah Oppeneer, Dustin (Courtney VanWinkel) Cook, Rachael (Tim Bertram) Sclavi, Ashley (Ben Schmitz) Oppeneer, Samma (Brandon) Wollner, Gavin Oppeneer, and Elliot Oppeneer; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Diane (Carl) Weber; sisters-in-law, Priscilla Matheson, Shelley (David) Rassmussen; brothers-in-law, Phillip (Susan) Parsche and Frank Mueller.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Julienne Oppeneer, parents, James and Esther Oppeneer; and sister, Viva Jean Mueller.

A public visitation will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at the Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg. Wearing of masks and social distancing is required. A private memorial service to celebrate Richard's life will be held at 12:00 pm with Pastor Matt Hacker officiating. All are welcome to livestream the service by joining www.facebook.com/group/richardoppeneer . A celebration of life will be held sometime in the future.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial can be made in Richard's name to Second Wind Dreams.

For online condolences and additional information please visit www.wenigfh.com.

The Wenig Funeral Home of Oostburg (920-564-2771) is serving the Oppeneer family with arrangements.

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Published by Sheboygan Press from Oct. 2 to Oct. 4, 2020.

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Janie Eisenschink

October 4, 2020

Julie and Oppie together again! A great day for Heaven and a sad day for Sheboygan Falls. They needed each other and even though my heart breaks for the family, I love the reunion. Rest In Peace Oppie
Prayers for the family.

Shelley Parsche Rasmussen

October 3, 2020

He was the best brother-in-law ever! I will miss him and his hugs and his offer always of a glass of wine. I have so many memories. When he married my sister Julie I was their 7 yr old flower girl. At that time he had a 1950’s turquoise Cadillac convertable. I thought it was such a cool car and I wanted soooo badly to drive around after the wedding with them and beep the horn and wave. Well, they had other plans (of course) like going to their wedding reception. My brother-in-law and sister came to pick me up a few weeks later to take me for a ride with the top down and beeping the horn to make me happy! He opened their home on Christmas Eve for family and friends for many years to celebrate and visit. He always made you feel welcome and it was a warm home full of children’s laughter and adults chatting with a beautiful tree that he and my sister had to agree on before it came home. He was a wonderful host and was a big help to my sister just pitching in and doing the dishes or watching something in the oven. Great father,grandfather and grandfather he loved his family so much and was sp proud of each of them.
We were so lucky to have him visit us in Wisconsin and Florida. Many more memories that I will hold dear! You will be greatly missed Oppie, but I know you are with my sister and finally at peace.

Priscilla Matheson

October 2, 2020

what a great guy. "well, ja". a sweetheart of a brother in law. it hurts that two of my favorite people are gone. i understand, but i don't like it. oppeneer kids, I'm holding you softly in my heart.

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