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Richard Sikora Obituary
1927 - 2015
Richard J. Sikora, 88, died peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at Aurora Hospital in Kenosha surrounded by his family.
Richard was born on Aug. 13, 1927, to the late John M and Casmiera "Katherine" (Gac) Sikora in Kenosha, Wis. He was a lifelong Kenosha resident and attended school at St. Casimir, Washington Jr High School and Bradford High School. Richard served in the United States Navy 1945-1946. On Oct. 16, 1954, he married Rose Mary Irving at St. Mark Catholic Church. Richard was employed by Simmons until he became an apprentice carpenter building homes in the Kenosha area during the post war years. He later took a job at American Motors where he remained for 30 years. Richard played semi-professional football for nine years, starting with the Kenosha Redskins, the Waukegan Merchants and the Racine Raiders. One of his many interests was photography. He loved travel and also enjoyed going to rummage and estate sales.
Richard is survived by his three children, Steven (Lynette Erickson) Sikora (St. Paul, Minn.), Sheryl Sikora (Minneapolis, Minn.) and Scott Sikora (Kenosha, Wis). He is also survived by four step grandchildren Stafford Norris III, Joshua Norris, Anji Becker and Nathaniel Becker and two, step great grandchildren Paige Norris and Joshua Norris Jr.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two infant daughters, Lisa Marie and Lori Ann and his two brothers, Ronald Sikora and Eugene Sikora.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, at 12 noon at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Kenosha. (7117-14th Avenue) A visitation will be held on Monday in the church starting at 11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at St. George Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Kenosha Historical Center 220 51st Pl, Kenosha, WI 53140, or go on line to www.kenoshahistorycenter.org
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The Pitsch family, Louise, Robert and Thomas
December 17, 2015
You were always a treasured neighbor to our family. As a kid I remember the beautiful play house and wood working you did. Sincere sympathy Steve, Scott and Cheryl.
John Reed
December 14, 2015
Sheryl, Steve and Scott,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of your father.
Dan Viola
December 10, 2015
Scott, I have fond memories of days spent at your house during our younger years. Your father and mother always made me feel right at home. They were both wonderful people. I am sorry for your loss.
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