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Richard Savignac Obituary

Savignac, Richard M. Age 71 years, of Wind Lake. Passed away December 5, 2006. Born on May 9, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI, the fifth and youngest son of the Late Norman J. and Frieda (Schenk) Savignac. Attended Wauwatosa High School in Wauwatosa, WI (Class of 1953), enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and came home from basic training to marry Judith Joann Cory of River Hills at the Church of Gesu in Milwaukee WI on November 26, 1954. After being honorably discharged from the USAF, Richard and his wife settled back in the Milwaukee area. Richard was employed as vice president of Marketing for J & R Engineering Co. of Mukwonago, WI. Richard is survived by his wife Judith of 52 years; seven loving children: Mark D. (Ann) Savignac of Winnetka, Ill, Cherie R. (Stephen) McNeel of Cincinnati, OH, Nanette (Daniel White) Savignac of Chicago, Il, Scott C. (Norene) Savignac of Muskego, Rene C. (William) Collins of Pewaukee, Suzanne (Thomas) Doolittle of Matthews, NC and Richard N. (Laura) Savignac of Waterford; one brother, Thomas A. (Jean) Savignac of Wauwatosa and thirteen precious grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Norman R., John and James Savignac. Richard's beloved dog, Bear, passed away just 2 days after Richard. A private Memorial Service will be held with inurnment at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove WI. Mealy Funeral Home Waterford, Wisconsin 262-534-2233 www.mealyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Dec. 12, 2006.

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Jay Farrar

December 16, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Jay has very fond memories of his time spent with the Savignac family while attending Marquette University with Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during your time of celebrating Dick's life and your grief at losing him so soon.

Jay Farrar and Deborah Kyle

Todd, Becky, Mitchell, and Buddy Steffen

December 13, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief. We only regret that we didn't have a chance to get to know you better.
Mitchell and Buddy will miss seeing both friendly lads on our walks. Please let us know if we can help in any way.

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