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Jack L. Richards

September 10, 1931 - December 26, 2022
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Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Saturday 4/15, 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Saturday 4/15, 4:00 pm
Memorial

Memorials appreciated to the Waukesha Noon Kiwanis Club, PO Box 1072 Waukesha, WI 53187.

Jack L. Richards

Milwaukee, WI formerly of Dearborn, MI

Jack died peacefully on December 26, 2022 at age 91. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marilyn L. Richards (Roberts) of 61 years. Loving father of Brian (Laura Davis) Richards and Janet (Mike) Durham. Proud grandfather of Amanda and Christopher Durham. Dear brother of Robert (Jan) Richards, the late Joyce, Carol, and Judy. Uncle of Kathy Peal, Steve Richards, Duane Eilers, Joan Lawrence, and Larry Roberts. Also loved by many other family members and friends.

Jack was born and raised in Calumet, MI and attended Michigan Technological University with a degree in electrical engineering. After graduation, he fulfilled his ROTC obligation with two years in the Air Force. He then moved to Dearborn, MI to work for General Motors, where he met his wife Marilyn. While working at GM, Jack received his MBA from Wayne State University. He then worked for Ford Motor Co. for 30+ years.

Jack and Marilyn raised their family in Dearborn, MI where they were longtime members of First Presbyterian Church. He was active in the Dearborn Symphony board and the Kiwanis Club of Dearborn Outer Drive. Jack and Marilyn retired to Brookfield, WI, in 1997 to be closer to their grandchildren and enjoyed traveling together. Jack became an active member of the Waukesha Noon Kiwanis Club and both were members of Community United Methodist Church in Elm Grove. Jack also enjoyed gardening, music, and most of all – spending time with family.

Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Memorial Service at 4:00 PM.

Memorials appreciated to the Waukesha Noon Kiwanis Club, PO Box 1072 Waukesha, WI 53187.

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Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
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Saturday 4/15, 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
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Saturday 4/15, 4:00 pm
Memorial

Memorials appreciated to the Waukesha Noon Kiwanis Club, PO Box 1072 Waukesha, WI 53187.

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Jack L. Richards Milwaukee, WI formerly of Dearborn, MI Jack died peacefully on December 26, 2022 at age 91. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marilyn L. Richards (Roberts) of 61 years. Loving father of Brian (Laura Davis) Richards and Janet (Mike) Durham. Proud grandfather of Amanda and Christopher Durham. Dear brotherContinue Reading

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Donna Olkowski left a message on January 4, 2023:
Dear Janet, I’m saddened at the passing of your father. I think of all the wonderful things your mom and dad did for music in Dearborn, especially the Symphony. Plus their dedication to 1st Pres here. They made Dearborn a better place for all in terms of music and a great place to live for us musicians. My heart goes out to you and yours.
Patricia Bardonner left a message on December 31, 2022:
Janet, I appreciate that you reached out to me. . Thank you. Marilyn & Jackjack were very precious to me & I enjoyed each visit with them. I feel I know all of their family, you were all so precious to them & they specifically came here to be very involved with their grandchildren. I know each one of you realize how blessed you were yo have received all that love. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My calandar is marked for April 15th May God bless each one of you.
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