Born in Jersey City, NJ, to Kathleen and John Wilstermann.
Richard served as a corrections officer for the Bergen County Sherriff’s Office for 26 years before his retirement in 2006.
Devoted husband of Diane Wilstermann; loving father of Sandra Wilstermann; cherished brother of Kirk Wilstermann, Timmy Sullivan, and the late Jean Wanco. Richard also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 12, from 4 to 8 pm at the Mack Memorial Home, 1245 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Richard’s name to the Liberty Humane Society, 235 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305, or to the GoFundMe campaign for Richard's funeral services.