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Tlusty, Richard J.
RICHARD J. TLUSTY --- August 18, 1921 - February 4, 2013
Richard J. Tlusty, age 91, of Merrill, died on February 4, 2013, at Bell Tower Residence, under the care of Bell Tower staff and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.
Rich was born at home on August 18, 1921, in Whittlesey, Wisconsin, the son of Ferdinand and Teckla (Reinhart) Tlusty. He attended Winding Brook Elementary School where his brother, Lawrence, was his teacher. Rich graduated from Medford High School in 1939.
On September 10, 1949, Rich married Marjorie Roal, the love of his life, of Medford, at St. John the Baptist Church in Rib Lake, Wisconsin. Marjorie preceded Rich in death on February 3, 1999.
Rich drove semi and route truck for Tlusty Beverage Company until moving to Merrill in the early 1950's. Rich was then employed with the H. Phillips Co. in Wausau. He was a very accomplished salesman for the H. Phillips Co. for 38 years having won many local and regional awards. After his retirement in 1987, he worked part-time for several candy companies, bringing plenty of samples home to his granddaughters.
Rich was member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Merrill. He was a charter member of the Merrill Evening Lions Club and a lifetime member of the Merrill Eagles' Club. Rich was also a longtime member of the Lincoln Stockmen's Club and a member of Lindy Porath's Clark Station bowling teams in the 1960's.
He enjoyed watching the Milwaukee Brewer baseball games and Wisconsin Badger football games. His most enjoyable hobby, however, was being with his granddaughters and attending all of their piano recitals, dance shows, concerts, sporting events, confirmations, and graduations. Until it was too difficult to attend, he made great efforts to be at all their events.
In addition to his wife, he is also preceded in death by an infant son, Jerald, on September 16, 1959. He was also preceded in death by his seven brothers and one sister: George, Ernest, Lawrence, Walter, Allen, Loretta, Leon, and Franklin.
Rich is survived by his son, Jay Tlusty, of Merrill, his wife, Maxine, and their two daughters, Melanie Tlusty (Mark Lunda) and Michelle Tlusty. He is also survived by Amanda Leitzke, of Merrill; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and three sisters-in-law, Margaret Tlusty and Bernice Tlusty, of Medford, and Betty Tlusty, of Chelsea. His entire family was very important to him and Rich enjoyed seeing and staying in contact with everyone in his family.
A special thank you to Gloria Sauer for her special care given to Rich over many years. Rich and his family greatly appreciated Gloria's outstanding home-care abilities and loving care.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:15 P.M. Friday, February 8, 2013, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Merrill. Father Michael McLain will preside. Entombment will take place at Merrill Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 Thursday and again from 9:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Friday all at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com
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Jay and Max, I felt saddened when hearing your Dad had passed away. He has been a warrior the last several years as he has made BTR his home. I always enjoyed seeing him while visiting Benji. Even as it got harder for him to speak, I always got a smile and a wave when greeting him. My thoughts are with you.
I am out of town and unable to attend the funeral mass this morning, but know I have the two of you and your daughters in my prayers today.
Chris Malm
February 8, 2013
Jay and Max: I felt saddness hearing your dad had passed away. He was a real warrior the past couple of years while at BTR and I always enjoyed seeing him while visiting Benji. Even as it was harder for him to talk, he would always raise his hand and smile to acknowledge my greeting.
I am out of town and not able to be at Mass this morning, but please know the two of you and the children are in my prayers.
Chris Malm
February 8, 2013
Jay and family, Just want you to know we are thinking of you at this difficult time; my mother, as well
Susan and Scott Orlikowski
February 7, 2013
Jay, I am very sorry to learn about your dad's passing. I have many fond memories of your dad, and your family, from when we lived across the street from one another.
Brian Dorn
February 7, 2013
Jay & Family,
I was saddened to learn of your Dad's passing. I have many fond memories of him and of the stories from when he worked with may Dad at Phillips. He was a wonderful person that will be missed by many. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
Randy Dunst
February 6, 2013
Jay & Family
I am sorry to hear that Rich past away.
I enjoyed working with him at H Phillips Co.
He was a super & thoughtful man.
I always enjoyed it when I would run into him around town.
God bless your family
Phil Benzinger
February 6, 2013
I remember Richard when I was a little girl, he use to be my Mother's liquor man for the tavern. E & K Tap. My mom always gave him a hard time but he always had a ready smile on his face and a joke to tell. He would also always buy me a candy bar when I would see him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time, God Speed Rich, God just received another angel.
Kim Schwartz/Weitzel
February 6, 2013
So sorry for your loss, Jay and family...
Mike Wilson
February 6, 2013
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