Richard Wood Obituary
Richard Thomas Wood, 59, passed away November 18, 2025. He was born August 5, 1966, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and of the Lutheran faith. Richard had many interests including gaming, cooking, and all things Christmas. Drove people nuts with continuous Christmas countdown post.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Sheila (2004); father, Howard (2021) and aunt, Lois (2016).
Survived by his mother, Pauline Frix - Georgia; son, Justin - Wisconsin; daughters, Crystal - Wisconsin and Mercedes - Michigan; brothers, Robert - Tennessee, Matthew (North Dakota); sisters, Deb - Wisconsin, Barb - Tennessee and bonus sister, Chris - Georgia; grandchildren, Bradly and Harrison - Michigan.
Big thank you to Hearth Hospice for all their care over the last month.
Wish for others to practice the Christmas Spirit alive all year long.
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