Donald Frank Richards

I remember Don as a kid at St. Leo's. He was good guy to me, and my family

I remember him as a priest from St. Leo's. He was a great guy! He was so nice to me and my family!!

Don my dear good friend, my Alderman, neighbor, coworker, your good heart has stopped beating, but your heart that touched so many lives can't help but live on in those it loved. I will always cherish the good time, laughs, beautiful memories. Your generous heart and wisdom will stay with me always.
Fredy & Elaine Canales

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Don Richards. He made a lasting impact on our family because of his passion for justice. Even my (now) 46 year old son remembered the goodness of his legacy. Here is what he wrote to me this morning.

"It's a testament to his impact that when I read his name, the first thing I thought was "he must have been one of the good ones" because it was a positive feeling....even from back in my childhood."

Our prayers are with you.

Don was our friend and tenant on North 83 St in Wauwatosa circa 2006 -until he moved to Alexian Village. We moved there with our elementary school aged granddaughter after our son died. Don´s sense of humor was appreciated by us all.

I had worked in religious education positions and Don and I could laugh, as retirees, about a variety of experiences round the Archdiocese.

His devotion to Dee was no laughing matter, it endured and nourished him always. We were glad to have met her when we attended one of their New Year´s parties.

Wish I could be at the services, but I am recovering from a broken wrist and a general allergy to being in Milwaukee during the winter!

My prayers for him and with all who he touched in his long, generous life.

Sincerely,
Nancy Cooney