Richard Pesch Obituary
Richard was born on May 19, 1944, in West Bend, to the late Alex and Florence (Bath) Pesch. Richard married Shari Pollesch in 1968. Richard and Shari had four children. Richard spent 28 years at Johann Sand & Gravel and retired in 1993. He then went on to work at Burns Security (at the old Gehl Building), O'Connor Oil where he was known as Amoco Rich, Fleet N Farm, Carl Johnson who owned Hydraulic Gear in Kewaskum, J & M Minz Supply in Kewaskum. He also plowed for HJ Wolf Excavating and years following at Kevin's Lawn Care. Richard was united in marriage to Bonnie Klemme on May 4, 2012. Richard was a dedicated and hard-working man who had a great work ethic. He also loved driving Chevy trucks.
Those left to cherish Richard his wife, Bonnie Pesch; four children, Jon (Lynda) Pesch, Scott Pesch, Brian Pesch, and Lori (Dave) Geiger all of West Bend; five grandchildren, Jared Pesch, Madelyn Pesch, Gabrielle Pesch, Maci Neuman, and Brody Neuman; two great grandchildren, Harper and Zoey Pesch; mother in-law, Eleanor Klemme; sisters in-law, Kathy Cleary, Cindy Klemme, Debbie (Kurt) Schmidt, Sandy (Al) Phillip, and June Klemme; brothers in-law, Gary (Diane) Klemme, Clarence (Merry) Klemme, and Andy (Lynne) Klemme; other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his brother Eugene Pesch whom he missed dearly; brothers in-law, Carl Klemme and Art Klemme.
VISITATION: Richard's family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., at Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home, 1315 W. Washington Street, West Bend. Following visitation at 6:00 p.m. there will be some time for Eulogies. Richard will be buried in Washington County Memorial Park.
Myrhum – Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Richard's arrangements. Additional information and tribute wall can be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
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