Richard Donald "Dick" Collar

Richard Donald "Dick" Collar obituary, De Pere, WI

Richard Donald "Dick" Collar

Richard Collar Obituary

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Richard "Dick" Collar, 79, De Pere, passed away on Thursday morning February 2, 2023, with his family by his side, and was once again back in the arms of the love of his life Sharon.
He was born July 22, 1943 to the late Morris and Zudora Collar. On August 1, 1964 he married Sharon Process at Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Green Bay.
Dick was employed with the City of De Pere for 39 years.
His children and grandkids were his pride and joy. Dick loved anything to do with the outdoors, whether fishing, hunting, or going to the cabin.
Dick volunteered at St. John's Homeless Shelter by serving food and delivering items. He was a long-time member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family.
He is survived by his children; Dawn (Rick) Crabb and Al (Lisa) Collar. Two precious grandchildren; Drew (special friend Cierra) and Ashley (special friend Matthew). His siblings; Lee (Joan), Joel "Buck" (Cheryl), Jean Jubert, as well as Sharon's family and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dick was preceded in death by his wife Sharon, and his siblings, Jim, Gladys, Billy, Sandy, and Curtis.
Friends may call from 11:30AM – 1:45PM on Wednesday, February 8th at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00PM with Fr. James Baraniak O.Praem. officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, De Pere. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family.
The family would like to thank St. Vincent E.R., 7th Floor, and his special nurses Nicole, Katie, and Lindsey for their awesome care given to our dad, and their warm hugs for us.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Richard "Dick", please visit our floral store.

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Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory - De Pere

305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere, WI 54115

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Vicki Lynn Hrabik

February 13, 2023

I will miss you Richard! I enjoyed seeing your smile everytime you came through my line @ Festival Foods in DePere. You reminded me so much of my own Father, which is the highest honor I could ever give someone! You are in the Lord's hands with your wife. Until we meet again. Vicki Lynn Hrabik
Your Friend, Cashier @ Festival Foods in DePere.

Jerry ,Carol Wilmet

February 4, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Jerry and I are sorry to hear this. We have memories of the good times

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