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Richard L. Sobczak

Richard Sobczak Obituary

Age 79, December 16, 2004. Loving husband of 56 years to Gloria (nee Schneider). Beloved pa of Katherine Wieland, Mark (Judy), Marla (Larry) Pitchford, Jeffrey (Anna) and Lisa (Jim) Strand. Special grandpa to Sarah, Samantha, Jack and grandpa of 7 additional grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Donald (Virginia), Arlene Biedrzycki and Dennis (Barbara). Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Monday, Dec. 20 from 4 to 7PM. Service 6:30PM. MEETING at St. Adalbert Cemetery Tuesday for a 10AM burial. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the MS Society are appreciated.

HARTSON FUNERAL HOME

11111 W. Janesville Rd. Hales Corners

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Dec. 19, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Sobczak

20 Entries

Lisa Strand

December 28, 2004

Oh my dearest papa, I think of you all the time, its so hard not to, all that you have taught me, and to think I won't see your smiling blue eyes at me no longer. I know that it was time for you to go, but it is still so painful to say goodby

There were so many things that still needed to be answered by you, there is never enough time, I am so glad I told you many times how much I loved you and how much you meant to me, you truely were my deepest truest love, I will never forget your goofeyness, god how I love you. You will remain in my heart forever,

Good bye papa

Daddys little girl

December 26, 2004

As long as hearts remember,

As long as hearts still care,

We never part with those we love-

They're with us everywhere...

So may your precious memories

Of the one you held so dear

Bring peace and comfort to you now

And keep your loved one near.

December 26, 2004

The stairway to heaven...

Their time has come, God has taken him home. He wanted them with him, as one of His own. You may grieve for awhile, but not very long. Now they watch from above, they've not really gone. They'll be at your side, with each day that you start, and they will always remain in the love of your heart. They've opened that door, to climb up the stairs. To a much better place with no worry or cares. They finally ascended that stairway to heaven. All their wrongs have now been forgiven. Be happy for them, that now they've gone home. And never again to feel pain or to be alone.

Jeff Sobczak

December 25, 2004

For my Daddy,

I know that you know the depth of my feelings.

Thank you!!

You will be in my heart and memories forever...

Your loving son,

Annie Sobczak

December 25, 2004

Dearest Pa:

Not only my father-in-law but truely a father.

For you were a great man, filled with kindness, laughter and love.

I thank you for so many things.

The most important one of all is your son. For he walks in your footsteps and he will shadow you forever.

Rest in peace Papa for you will be deeply missed and always loved by me.

Matthew and Barb Radke

December 25, 2004

With deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow and need.

Let your memories be with you and your family.

The entire staff of Lucas Milhaupt

December 25, 2004

In sincere sympathy

Thinking of you and sharing your sorrow.

Sunshine Club, Lucas Milpaupt

December 25, 2004

With sympathy:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you at this time.

Mike and Sue Tichkowski

December 25, 2004

"A father's love is always with his children."

No matter how old we are, losing a father is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know.

But his goodness, his caring, and his wisdom live on--like a legacy of love that will always be with you. May the memory of his love surround you now and bring you peace.

Gail and Dan McCabe, Zack and Raymond Cronick

December 25, 2004

May memories comfort you:

"Within our hearts, the ones we love are never really gone-

In spirit and in memory, their legacy lives on."

In your memories may you find comfort.

In your friends and family may you find love.

And in your heart may you find the strength to help you through this difficult time.

With deepest sympathy...

Patti and Mike Buss

December 25, 2004

In the loss of your father:

May memories of your father's love and happy times you knew ease your loss and make him seem still very close to you.

In deepest sympathy.

Fred + Susie, Steve + Michelle Domagalski Donna, John, Jessica, and Johnny Polster

December 25, 2004

With deepest sympathy in the loss of your father:

Words can't make your sorrow any easier to bear, But they can show how deeply others sympathiza and care.

Love:

Mike, Karen, Paige, and Cody Broeckel

December 25, 2004

Wishing you comfort...

May you find the strength you need to see you through this difficult time.

With deepest sympathy.

Connie and Mel Yurgil

December 25, 2004

To say that many thoughts are with you and to offer deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.

We know the depth of your sorrow and wish we could lessen if for you. Having been through this 4 times we understand it's never the right time, there is always one more thing you wanted to say, one more kiss and hug and always one more "I love you" to share.

Just believe he knows all this. But for Dick it was the right time for him to let go and find his eternal peace.

The Entire Lamphire Family

December 25, 2004

May the memories with your father fulfill your heart with happiness during this time.

Sarah Sobczak

December 24, 2004

I close my eyes and I can see who you used to be, you left without a warning. A soul that longed to fly was finally giving the wings to do so...

What can I say about one of the greatest men I ever knew? I guess I'll start with a thank you! Thank you for all the advise, the answers to all my questions, the funny and not so funny jokes, your ear whenever I wanted to talk, our weekly conversations of your life story (that you never got to finish telling me), for unconditional love and support, and for giving me my father. Who you passed your love and knowledge to so he can give it to me. :)

I will miss those chats we would have every week. When I would sit on the end of your bed while you explained life to me.

I will miss our Packer Sundays, when you would cheer for them even when they were losing really bad!

I will never forget the first time you took me to Happy Tap. I was probably about 5 years old. You sat me on that bar stool and ordered me a root beer in a beer stein. I felt so cool because I was drinking a beer just like my Pa.

Thank you Pa for all the wonderful memories. I will cherish them and all our time we spent together forever.

I know you are in heaven now, probably having a beer with John Wayne! Just know how much I miss those big blue eyes smiling at me and know how much I love you! (but you already knew that!!!)

I will love you always!!

Larry Pitchford

December 20, 2004

Dad, I was blessed to have had you as a part of my life. You are a man with a wonderful heart so full of love that everytime you smiled you lit up the room and made the world a better place. The amount of love that you gave and that surrounds you in return cannot be measured but it can be seen and felt by all those who had the honor and privilege of knowing you. May you always have a smile on your face and a heart full of happiness for you will always be loved and held in our hearts with the most cherished memories. Love, your proud Son-in-law Larry

Marla Pitchford

December 19, 2004

Dad; Its Christmas time again with all the bright lights and exchanging of gifts, but the only bright light I will see is you shining down from heaven. When I was a little girl, Dad, you would always tell me stories of life that would scare me. I am now 48 years old and life still scares me, but my security is unshaken because I have made God a part of my life and you a part of my heart and soul. Dad, you were always there. You never refused me or anyone else your help. You worked hard and gave up alot of things to make me and the rest of the family comfortable. You gave and continued to give, which is more than most men could dream of, let alone equal. And you did it all without any complaints. You never showed any regrets, and always kept trying. You have given me more than a roof over my head, clothes on my back or a warm bed to sleep in. You gave me yourself. A strong, loving person were could not only depend on , but confide in, no matter what. And Dad, I have seen the times when you were sitting quietly alone..crying..because I or one of my brothers or sisters hurt or disappointed you so much that the tears and heartaches couldnt be held back anymore. But you've always forgiven. Though I never saw you like that very often, just the sight of your tears had taught me the greatest lesson of all. I realize now that emotions like that can only come out of a man with a deep, deep love for me and the rest of his family. You showed me how to laugh, and keep a sense of humor, even through the toughest times. Dad, I know all must die sometime. Loving someone as much as I love you just isnt enough to change the ways of God. But I love you...I will miss you will all my heart each and every day that I continue to breathe, and know that as long as I keep you in my heart, my soul and my life, you will always be there.

Rest in peace Dad...I will miss you.

Mark Sobczak

December 19, 2004

Dad,

Thank you for your guidance, your sharing, your understanding, your patience, and most of all the love you shared with all your children. I never said it enough when you were here, but I love , honor , and respect you. I never told you this, but I worked so hard in College just to make you proud to see me graduate. But even though your health kept you at home that day, your pride was there. If I'm able to take from you even half of what you taught me, I would consider myself a good man.

Rest in peace my beloved Father, you earned it. I promise to make you proud,. I'll love you always, Mark

One last thing, because of your willingness to work two jobs , none of your children ever went with-out, and I don't know of another man that showed that much love for his family by doing so, and yet you always seemed to put together enough to take us on vacation each summer, just about the time our hair grew out from your famous (youth chair haircuts).

Thank you Dad.

Rick Cox

December 19, 2004

My wife Kim and I would like express our condolences to the family of my uncle Dick. We had the opportunity to visit with him a couple of years ago on a visit to Milwaukee and truly enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect with our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Sobczak family during your time of sorrow.

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