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Richard was ranked a Chief Petty Officer and served as a Chief Dental Technician in the United States Navy while serving during World War II and on the USS St. Paul during the Korean War. Richard was a recruiter for the Oshkosh Naval Reserve Unit and was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association. He further retired from the United States Navy after 39 years of service, which was proudly displayed on his personalized license plates (39YRS).
Richard was employed for 29 years as an Oshkosh Fire Fighter and active with the Firefighter Union; holding various officer positions. He was also a member of the Retired Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin.
Richard was a member of the Oshkosh Elks Lodge No. 292 and enjoyed many activites throughout his life. He enjoyed playing hockey, bowling, golf (most proud of his hole-in-one), softball (served on Oshkosh Baseball Commission), cribbage (was dealt a 29 hand on January 10th, 1989). Richard also enjoyed going to the dog track and attending sporting events of his children & grandchildren. He especially enjoyed his frequent visits to the fire station and Friar Tucks. Visitation for family and friends will be at the Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home-Westside(corner of Witzel & Lake Pointe Dr.) on Tuesday October 25, 2011 from 4-7 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Wednesday at the funeral home from 10 a.m until 10:50 followed by burial at Calvary Catholic Cemetery where military honors will be performed.
A memorial in Richard's name will be established.
Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes & Crematory
100 Lake Pointe Dr.
920-231-1510
www.konrad-behlman.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Spanbauer
October 27, 2011
Very fond memories of Dick and the entire Spanbauer family.
Mike Stelter Albuquerque,NM.
Arnie Arnoldussen
October 26, 2011
Sorry to hear Dick passing, we always had good
talks at the library for years. Arnie
Frank Torres
October 26, 2011
Dick you always made our Sundays at Friars a little bit brighter.You will be very much missed my friend......
Tim Gibson
October 25, 2011
To the entire Spanbauer family, it is of great sadness to hear about your Dads passing, i have many memories of Dick giving me rides home after many sporting events that Steve and i were involved with, also the coaching he did for us during Cub Scouts, he was truley a great man and will be missed...Tim Gibson...Fort Myers Beach, Fl
Sue Kuehl
October 25, 2011
Hi Dick Happy Birthday!!! At least all the customers will be safe tonight with 88 candles on your cake who knows what may of happened!?! Thanks for all our talks you are and always will be very special to me. We'll continue our betting when I get called home. I miss you so much and I love you, rest in peace. My sympathy to your wonderful family.
Jack Benson
October 25, 2011
Sorry to hear of Dicks passing,my condolences to the family.
Dennis Seidl
October 24, 2011
y brother-in-law Dick. He was Godparent for all of my three kids. We had many good chats together. When I would visit in town, I usually made it to Friar Tucks and Dick was usually there with a big smile and a Hello.
Condolences to the Family.
Kevin Mueller
October 24, 2011
My prayers go to Brain a true friend who lost both of his parents and i never knew is dad but i knew his mom bc she was like a mother to me.We worked together at Father Carr's place 2 Be and she would always had a smile everyday we worked even if it was rainning outside. GOD BLESS
Lisa Schwab
October 24, 2011
Richard was a frequent visitor to Friar Tuck where I have worked for many years. He had a special chair he would sit in right by the waitress station. That way he could chat with them and the bartenders. If for some reason Dick didn't come in other customers would ask. "where's Dick." He had many friends & family that would come in and chat with Dick and perhaps have a cocktail or two. The last couple years Dick did slow down but would still come into Friars Tucks for coffee & chat with us. He was a great man & will be missed very, very much. Rest in Peach Richard. Your memory will live in me always. Lisa S.
Beth Peerenboom
October 24, 2011
I'm sorry to hear about Dick. My prayers are with the family...
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