Obit: Shore, Richard J. (1952 - 2015)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Baker, Collette, Collins, Mathein, Schultz, Shore, Short, Snyder, Stibs, Watkins

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 6/25/2015

Shore, Richard J. (7 SEP 1952 - 21 JUN 2015)

Richard J. Shore, age 62, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Ministry St. Joseph Hospital in Marshfield.

Richard was born on September 7, 1952 in Tomahawk to Raymond and Ruth (Collette) Shore. He attended Tripoli High School.

Richard served our country with the US Army from 1971-1973. After discharge from the Army, Richard lived in Alaska for one year before moving back to Wisconsin. He was employed as an over the road truck driver for many years. Richard loved hunting, fishing, bingo and camping. He also loved watching NASCAR races and Packer games. He loved his family and especially loved his grandchildren.

Survivors include: four daughters, Jennifer (Jeremy) Stibs of Rib Lake, Jeannie (Donnie Baker) Shore of Phillips, Stacey Schultz of Pennsylvania, and Wendy (Richard) Watkins of Phillips; his mother, Ruth Shore of Tomahawk; three brothers, William Shore of Tomahawk, Roger (Brenda) Shore of Tomahawk, James (Laura) Shore of Medford; two sisters, Lucinda (Harry) Short of Tomahawk and Diana (Robert) Shore of Tomahawk. Richard is further survived by 13 grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Shore; sister, Sharon Snyder; and nephew, David Collins.

Funeral Service for Richard Shore will take place at noon on Thursday, June 25 at the Krueger Family Funeral Home. Pastor Larry Mathein will officiate. Visitation will take place at the Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 12 p.m. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

Krueger Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. You may view the obituary and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com.