Richard J. Zoelle

Richard J. Zoelle, 73, of Brownsville, died Thursday, October 9, 2014 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born February 4, 1941 in Madison, WI. the son of Jerome and Marion Zoelle. He was a graduate of Goodrich High School, Class of 1959. On April 28, 1962 he married Jacqueline K. Kleveno at St. Louis Catholic Church, Fond du Lac and she preceded him in death on November 9, 2006. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served with the Wisconsin Red Arrow Division during the Berlin Crisis. He was a journeyman machinist and worked at Giddings and Lewis, A.O. Smith of Milwaukee, Oshkosh Truck, Mercury Marine, Journey Machinist Company of Fond du Lac, and was currently working for Lomira Auto Auction. Richard was a member of Fond du Lac Eagles Aerie #270, Van Dyne Sportsman Club, Fond du Lac Corvette Club, Brownsville Sportsman Club, and Lomira American Legion Post #347. He had a lifelong passion for hunting and fishing.



He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Smith, Fairbanks, AK; his son, Douglas (Sue) Zoelle, Fond du Lac; three grandchildren, Vincent, Beth Rose, and Michael; three brothers, Thomas (Sue) Zoelle, Waverly, IA, John (Ronde) Zoelle, Fond du Lac, and Robert (Cathy) Zoelle, Fond du Lac. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Jacqueline.



VISITATION: The visitation will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. FUNERAL The funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the traditional services.



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