Richard P. Podsiadlik, age 87, peacefully entered into the arms of our Lord on Sunday, September 29, 2024, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Richard will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Marshfield. A visitation for family and friends will begin at 9:00 am. The Knights of Columbus will conduct a rosary at the beginning of visitation. The Rev. Daniel Thelen will officiate. Burial will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Richard was born on June 26, 1937, in South Chicago, Illinois, to Edward B. and Jennie T. (Imbierowicz) Podsiadlik. Richard spent 32 years employed at United Letter Service, Inc. in Chicago. After the passing of his wife, Rosemary (Wojciechowski), He lived for a time with his nephew, Ken Podsiadlik, in Aurora, Illinois. Richard then moved to Marshfield to be near his sister, Eleanore Nikolai.
In Marshfield, Richard found companionship with Mary E. Willman, and together they shared 26 years, blending and expanding their family ties. Richard was deeply involved in his community, serving as a hospice volunteer at St. Joseph’s Hospital, a Eucharistic minister for shut-ins through St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, and as a member of the Knights of Columbus, John Eisen Council 1799, where he was knighted in 1998. He also worked as a security officer at Northway Mall, where he brought joy to children as Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny during the holiday seasons.
Richard had many passions, including football, baseball, watching westerns, fishing, gardening, flowers, and traveling.
He is survived by his children: Richard (Ricky), Daniel (Danny), Mary Margaret, and Kevin. His siblings are Harry (Barbara), Frank (Maryellen), Paul, Anthony (Tony, who moved to South Africa over 40 years ago), Edward Jr. (Dolly), Eleanore (Ernie) Nikolai, and Josephine (John) Difiore. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin brother Arthur, his wife, and some of his siblings.
The family extends sincere appreciation to the staff at Norwood Health Center, Amanda through House Calls of Menomonie Inc., and Heartland Hospice, who provided compassionate care for Richard during his illness.
Richard’s nephew, Ken Podsiadlik, will hold a memorial service in Aurora, Illinois, at a later date.
Author: News Desk
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