Obit: Czech, Richard Donald (1932 - 2015)
Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Czech, Dorn, Gatzke, Hamann, Hartwig, Jesse, Mueller, Polk, Radenz,
Schedler, Schreiner
----Source: WIGM/WKEB Obituaries (Medford, WI) 12/17/2015
Czech, Richard "Dick" Donald (6 MAY 1932 - 11 DEC 2015)
Trusting in his Savior Jesus Christ for his salvation and eagerly anticipating
the joy of heaven that awaited him, Richard "Dick" Donald Czech, 83, Athens,
left this world on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Continental Manor Golden Living
Center in Abbotsford.
He was born May 6, 1932 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Henry and
Katharine (Dorn) Czech.
Dick graduated from Concordia High School in Milwaukee and furthered his
education, graduating from River Forest College in Illinois. He began his
teaching career in Illinois, then taught in Pittsburg, and was then called upon
in 1957 to teach in Athens at Trinity Lutheran School, where he met the love of
his life, Ellen Polk.
They were married on July 25, 1959 at St. John Lutheran Church in Berlin. In
1994, they retired together and went on the trip of a lifetime to the Holy Land
and Egypt, that was given to them by the congregation of Trinity Lutheran
Church. It was on this trip, they both realized that as they walked where Jesus
did, it made reading the bible even more precious.
The biggest influence in Dick's life, was Rev. Herman Schedler, who baptized,
confirmed and married him. One of Dick's greatest joys, besides being principal
and teaching, was leading Bible class at the Plisch apartments.
He loved spending time with his family and will be missed by all the people
whose lives he touched.
Survivors include, his loving wife of 56 years, Ellen Czech, Athens; two
children, Nathan (Patty) Czech, Madison and Jenny (Tim) Hartwig, Athens; three
grandchildren, Hillary (Riley) Schreiner, Madison, Molly Czech, Madison and Eric
(Courtney) Hartwig, Athens; two great-grandchildren, Reis Schreiner and Brilee
Hartwig; two siblings, Marjorie (Lawrence) Radenz, Merrill and David (Barb)
Czech, Athens; brothers and sisters-in-law, Doris Jesse, Wilfird (Carolyn) Polk,
Elaine Mueller, Arthur (Barb) Polk and Faith (Donald) Gatzke; and many nieces,
nephews, relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings, Gerald Czech,
Robert Czech and Marlene Hamann.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2015 at Trinity
Lutheran Church, Athens. Rev. Mark Schwalenberg will officiate. Burial will be
in the Athens Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call on Sunday at the church from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. and again on
Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Deb Schorer and the
staff at Continental Manor Golden Living Center for the special care and
compassion given to Dick.
Dick's favorite Bible passage: Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work
together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his
purpose."
Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens is in charge of arrangements. Online
condolences may be expressed at
www.petersonkraemer.com.
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