Richard Strelow

Richard Allen Strelow, age 77, of Rhinelander, died, April 26, 2012 at St. Joseph’s hospital in Marshfield surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 10, 1934 to Jerome and Mary (Turginski) Strelow in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Richard graduated from Shorewood High School in 1952. He married the former Joan Willegal on March 2, 1957. They moved to Rhinelander in 1965. Richard worked as a road design engineer for the Nicolet National Forest for 34 years. He also served as the Town of Pelican fire chief -1969-1971. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, woodworking and gardening.

Richard is survived by his sons; Marty (Kelly) of Eagle River and Mark (Colleen) of Whitewater, four grandchildren; Nichlaus, Brianna, Andrew and Amanda, two great-grandchildren; Joseph and Joan, a sister, Dorothy (Joseph) Konrath of Green Bay, a brother-in-law, Lawrence (Mary) Willegal of Milwaukee and nieces and nephews; Kathy, Mary and Larry Willegal, and numerous friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan in 1998 and his parents.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home with Chaplain John Uhlarik officiating. Military honors to follow. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home. A memorial has been established in Richard’s name and may be directed to the family. Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home, 715-365-4343 is assisting the family with arrangements. All may sign Richard’s guestbook at hildebrandfh.com.