Marguerita "Minnie" Richardson

Marguerita "Minnie" Richardson obituary, Hartford, WI

Marguerita "Minnie" Richardson

Marguerita Richardson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shimon Funeral Home on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Marguerita Lillian Richardson nee (Keller) (78), of Slinger, WI, passed away on October 6th, 2025 at Freodtert Hospital in Wauwatosa WI.
[Marguerita affectionately called Minnie] was born on April 18th, 1947 in Vienna, Austria to Parents' Earl and Martha Keller. She came to Slinger, WI with her parents on January 29th,1948.
She married William Richardson in November of 1965 and together they shared 60 years of marriage. She enjoyed spending time with her husband watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune while he enjoyed cooking for her. She was especially fond of her cute well-fed Pug named Zoe. She also loved spending time with her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
Minnie worked for Tecumseh Engines in Grafton, WI for 44 years where she enjoyed the company of her coworkers until retirement. She enjoyed her garden especially her flowers and Bird Watching. She may have been "minnie" but she had a big heart and devoted her time to making sure everyone was happy and taken care of.
She is survived by her Husband William Richardson, Daughter Debora (John) Westenberger, Sister Jean Erstad, her Grandchildren Matt Westenberger and Michaela "Mickey" Westenberger, her Great Grandchildren Denali, Rowan, and Colt. And many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by Her Parents Earl & Martha Keller, Brothers, John, Gary, and Terry Keller, Her Sister Rose Engelke, her niece Jamie Sabo and Nephew Brad Keller.
There will not be a traditional funeral service; a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to, Lifestar Ambulance, Slinger Fire Department and Froedtert Hospital ICU 7th & 6th floor.
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