Richard Spielman Obituary

RICHARD R. SPIELMAN Richard R. Spielman, age 90, of River Falls, and formerly of Menomonie, WI died Sunday, August 10, 2003 at the Lutheran Home in River Falls. He was born March 22, 1913 in the Town of Sheridan, Dunn County, WI to Herman and Martha (Boetcher) Spielman. Richard married the former Lyla Emerson in December of 1936. After Lyla's death in 1984 he later married the former Lucille Nelson on June 15, 1990 in Menomonie. She also preceded him in death in 1996. Richard worked for Taystee Bakery before going to work in the maintenance department at U.W. River Falls and U.W. Stout in Menomonie, until retiring. He lived in Menomonie until after his second wife passed away, when he moved to River Falls. Richard was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie. Richard is survived by: 2 daughters and 4 sons Violet (Dick) Wilhelm of Ellsworth Robert (Diane) Spielman of Wisconsin Rapids Marlene Leary of NC John (Jeannine) Spielman of River Falls Roger (Deb) Spielman of Frankfort, IL Marvin (Kate) Spielman of Sparta 1 brother, Melvin (Anna) Spielman of St. Paul, MN 17 grandchildren Many great-grandchildren Nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his parents; and 1 brother, Arnold; and his wife, Lyla and second wife, Lucille. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 14, 2003 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie with Reverend Dale Freberg officiating. Burial will be at Peace Lutheran Cemetery in the town of Menomonie, Dunn Co., WI. There will be a visitation 1 hour prior to services at the church. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is handling arrangements.