Richard E. "Turk" Wiese

CHESHIRE - Richard E. (affectionately known to all as Turk) Wiese, 69, of Cheshire passed away Sunday, April 29, 2007, at his home. He was the husband of Marilou (Ford) Wiese.

Turk was born June 15, 1937 in Waterbury, the son of the late Edward and Albertha (Brooks) Wiese. He was a lifelong Cheshire resident, serving as Animal Control Officer for the town for many years. Turk was also a Life Member of the Cheshire Fire Department. Turk was a player and umpire in the Cheshire Softball League and was a devoted NY Rangers and Boston Red Sox fan. He was also an avid auto-racing fan, drove race cars, and enjoyed his antique show cars while accumulating hundreds of trophies at regional car shows.

Besides his wife of 24 years, Turk is survived by a sister, Rhoda Wiese of Windsor, Calif.; his step-sons, Daniel Honyotski of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Jim Honyotski of Cheshire; two step-daughters, Deb Honyotski of Cheshire and Judy Golia and her husband, Vincent Sr. of Southington; six grandchildren, Lauren, Rachel, Kelsey and Raegan Honyotski and Vincent Jr. and Erica Golia.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Slater Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 3, 10:15 a.m. from the Slater Funeral Home, 242 S. Main St., Cheshire, to the First Congregational Church of Cheshire for services at 11 am . Burial will follow in Cheshire Hillside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cheshire P.B.A., 500 Highland Ave., Cheshire , CT 06410 . These arrangements are available at www.aldersons.com .