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BORN
1924
DIED
2012
Richard McCarthy Obituary
A memorial visitation will be held 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home, Nekoosa. Burial with military rites will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Nekoosa. Please join the family for a celebration of life gathering at the Switched Tavern in Port Edwards following the committal.
Richard was born Nov. 29, 1924, in Milwaukee, to Richard and Bess (Gilbert) McCarthy. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II from 1943 to 1946. On June 22, 1946, he married Marcile Bentz in Nekoosa. Richard (Scooter) was employed by Nekoosa Papers, Inc. for 37 years, retiring as a millwright in 1987.
Richard enjoyed many years of hunting and fishing trips with his sons, son-in-law and grandsons. He also enjoyed camping, bowling, golfing horseshoes and trapshooting.
He is survived by his wife, Marcile of Nekoosa; three children, Christine (David) Brost of Nekoosa, Richard (Rita) McCarthy of Isle, Minn., and Kim (Patricia) McCarthy of Nekoosa; 11 grandchildren, Chad (Lori) Brost, Heather (Jerrod) Brock, Brandon (Amy) McCarthy, Brianne (Bryan) Dachel, Melissa (Rob) Applehof, Kelly (Karl) Espe, Amanda (Nick) Stark, Kristin (Dan) Vlasak, Elisa (Tim) Holzhueter, Brian (Crystal) DeCoster and Michael (Valerie) DeCoster; and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family thanks Mom for being a loving and dedicated caregiver to Dad.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard McCarthy
Derek Pataska
April 4, 2012
To the McCarthy Family, I am so very sorry for your loss! My Prayer's and Condolences are with you!
Bill Bredl
April 2, 2012
I was sad to read about Scooter passing. I always enjoyed seeing Scooter and Marci on my visits to Wisconsin and having a couple of beers with them. My condolences to the family.
April 2, 2012
To the McCarthy family, I was very sorry to hear about Dick's passing and I wish myself and my family could have been there. I have a great many memories of getting together with Dick, Marci , and John and Beanie on 2nd st. All great memories. He will be missed but always remembered . Trucker
Kathy Powell
March 31, 2012
Thinking of all of you:
My heartfelt condolences go out to you.
Kathy Powell(Mitchell)
Susan
March 30, 2012
Sorry for your loss. May all of you never forget the good times you had with your husband, dad, & grandpa! My sympathy to the McCarthy family.
Rhonda Kaenan
March 30, 2012
To the whole McCarthy family:
I loved hearing the stories that Beanie and John would tell about being neighbors with you. You both carry a special place in the hearts of many. Our most sincere condolences to the whole family and the many friends you both have.
Rhonda & Aaron Kaenan
Travis Zellmer
March 29, 2012
McCarthy and Extended Family,
Sorry for the loss. Scooter was an extremely great person, that cared for others. He was also very funny and a pleasure to be around. I will never forget his trips to the trout ditch each May. He lived a good life, and now he's at peace. Scooter, you always treated me and the younger boys well.
Karla Vehrs/Basara
March 29, 2012
I'm so sad to hear of Dick's passing. He and Marcy always had a spot in my heart. My condolences to the entire family.
Stef Reents
March 28, 2012
Dear Mccarthy Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I really enjoyed his stories of his family, he loved all of you so much. Stef Reents, Therapy WRNRC
Linda and Onion
March 28, 2012
Onion and I are so very sorry for your loss everyone. Scooter was a cool guy and everyone will miss him very much. Because of Dick and Marci I will always have great memories of the talks and the fun we had in the morning at the drug store. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, Sincerly, Linda and Onion
Bonnie Young
March 28, 2012
Oh the wonderful memories we have of spending time with the whole McCarthy family. Scooter made it even more special! You will be missed by so many. All of our sympathy goes out to you all!
Ron & Bonnie Young and Family
Lori Brost
March 28, 2012
Grampa was very lucky to have such a loving and devoted wife.... now it's his turn to watch over her.... miss you lots Grampa!!! Love ya.
Lori, Chad, Lea & Mayci
Sue
March 28, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and bring you peace during this difficult time.
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