Richard F. Zuehlsdorf
February 28, 1931 -
December 10, 2017
US Veteran
Richard F. Zuehlsdorf, age 86 of Kenosha, died on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Froedtert South-Kenosha Hospital Campus.
Born in Kenosha on February 28, 1931, he was the son of the late Henry and Anna (Pfaff) Zuehlsdorf.
He honorably served our country in the U.S. Army in Korea.
On May 2, 1957 at St. James Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Eileen C. Mc Aleer. After 49 years of marriage, she preceded him in death on July 19, 2006.
Richard was employed as a Millwright at AMC/Chrysler for 42 years and as a journeyman carpenter and machine mover for various employers. He was a member of the U.A.W. Local #72.
Richard enjoyed hunting, football, cookouts, and loved spending time with his family. Many lasting memories were made at his cabin in Silver Cliff.
Survivors include his five children, Terrence (Patrick O’Toole) Zuehlsdorf, Kevin Zuehlsdorf, Michael (Patty) Zuehlsdorf, Mark (Becky) Zuehlsdorf and Colleen (Terry) Lawler; and nine grandchildren, Luke Zuehlsdorf, Jake Zuehlsdorf, Alexandra (Dan) Guzman, Gabe Zuehlsdorf, Samantha Zuehlsdorf, Rory Zuehlsdorf, Jenni (Al) Debbout, Paul (Cassie) Johnson and Patrick (Anja) Johnson.
Along with his parents and wife, Eileen, he was preceded in death by a son, Timothy J. Zuehlsdorf; his brothers, Roger and Francis Zuehlsdorf; his sister, Mathilda; and his son-in-law, Terry L. Lawler.
Richard and Eileen Zuehlsdorf have left behind a beautiful legacy that will live on through their children and grandchildren. God bless you both forever and ever.
Service Info
In accordance with Richard’s wishes, private funeral services will be held.
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Kevin ZuehlsdorfI wrote the following poem as part of a pep talk that I gave to my father before one of his major surgeries. It’s an affirmation of actual fatherhood and a tribute to real fathers. In more personal terms, it’s about me and my Dad. Nothing and no one will usurp his place in my life. For a Father's Charge It was a man who molded you From flesh and bone, with sweat and glue And gave you metal to survive The many dangers to a child There isn't any higher power Up in the sky or royal tower That ranks above him as the one Who kept you safe from moon to sun His shadow gave you heart and arms To battle any foe or harm He's the one who you owe most For the virtue of your ghost In his house, you grew up true Until the deed was passed to you To do and think, to love and give The only life you have to live If you wonder at the last Who is the author of your past He isn't very hard to name The man who sparked your mortal flame
