Resch, Richard

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• Obituary: 24 Nov 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Richard C. Resch, age 82, of Appleton, passed away at Appleton Medical Center on Thursday, November 20, 2014. He was born on May 9, 1932, to the late Hazel E. (Peterson) and Richard P. Resch in Menasha, WI. On November 17, 1951, he married Janice M. Briggs at Annunciation Church in Green Bay, and they spent 61 years together.
Richard is survived by his children, Paul (Kathy) Resch of Little Suamico, Mary Ellen Resch of Appleton, John Resch of Neenah, Joe Resch of Appleton, Lynn (Dave) Worthen of Green Bay, Jim Resch of Butte des Mortes, Kathy (Rich) Willes of Little Chute, and Susie (Dave) Roark of Appleton.
He is further survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; brothers & sisters, Don (Adrienne) Resch, Tom (Yvonne) Resch, David Resch, Gary (Sandy) Resch, Carolyn Resch, Jeannie (Wayne) Smith, Sandra (Kenny) DeGoey & Ann DeGroot, sister-in-law MariRose Briggs & brother-in-laws Roger Briggs, John Anholzer, Roger Harke & numerous nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Janice (Briggs), his parents Richard & Hazel Resch, his sisters Joan Anholzer, Marilyn Resch & Rose Harke; his brother Michael Resch; his brother-in-laws Everrett Briggs & Gene DeGroot, sister-in-laws, Marge Resch & Darlene Briggs, his godson, Michael Anholzer & his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Leona and Everett Briggs.
Richard was a kind & loving father, grandfather & great grandfather. At an early age he set an example of what sacrifice & commitment to family truly means. Along with the love of his life Janice, they were the picture of true love & devotion. He is missed, but comfort can be found in life long sweethearts being reunited,
A memorial service for Richard will be held at 1:00 PM at on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 N. Superior Street, Appleton. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the entire staff at Appleton Medical Center for all of their compassionate care.

Richard married Briggs, Janice 17 Nov 1951, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Janice was born 27 Feb 1933, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 28 Oct 2013, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Kathy — Willes, Richard. [Group Sheet]