Richard A. Shandor

Richard Arthur Shandor, age 70, of Watertown was born into eternal life on Sunday, December 18, 2022, after a long battle with Dementia.
A funeral mass will take place on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Watertown. Family and friends may gather at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the mass. Military honors, conducted by American Legion Post 189, will take place following the mass. Burial will take place at Saint Clare's Catholic Cemetery in North Lake. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lake Country Caring in Hartland, where Richard often volunteered, are greatly appreciated. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com
Rich was born on March 9, 1952 to Elmer and Marjorie Shandor (nee Lynch) in Pittsburgh, PA. His love of aviation began as he watched aircraft at the municipal airport in his neighborhood. Rich started taking flying lessons at the young age of 14. Richard would go on to the University of Pittsburgh to major in Physics and Economics. After graduation, Rich joined the United States Air Force as an Officer. He flew the KC-135 Refueling Tanker before moving to the F4-D fighter jet and various other aircraft. While stationed in Goldsboro, NC, he met his loving wife MaryPat (nee Champion). They would later move to Fairborn, OH and adopt their two children, Benjamin and Katherine. Richard and his family then moved to Louisville, KY where he flew cargo for UPS. The family settled in Hartland, WI and Rich began his 20 year career with Delta Airlines after completing his time with the Air Force Reserves. He was always humbly proud of his family and his career.
Rich was a devoted husband, father and Buppa who enjoyed taking his family on trips all over the world. He had a strong faith in the Catholic Church and was looking forward to eternal life in Heaven. Some of Richard's hobbies included martial arts, firearms, HAM radio, aviation and his beloved 1987 Porsche 930 Turbo.
Richard is preceded in death by his son, Benjamin Shandor, his brothers Allan and George Shandor, and his parents Elmer and Marjorie Shandor. He is survived by his wife MaryPat, daughter Katherine Keepman (Adam), his three grandchildren, Maggie, Theo and Betsy Keepman, and many other family and friends. He is loved beyond measure and will be missed intensely.
Richard's family would like to thank the staff at Brook Gardens Place in Lake Mills, Rainbow Hospice, Linnea Nagel PA-C, The VA Hospitals and Clinics, and Watertown Regional Medical Center for their continued care and love during his illness.