RICHARD ALAN "DICK" KARTSCHOKE

RICHARD ALAN "DICK" KARTSCHOKE obituary

RICHARD ALAN "DICK" KARTSCHOKE

RICHARD KARTSCHOKE Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Northshore Funeral Services - Shorewood on Aug. 18, 2025.

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RICHARD ALAN KARTSCHOKE "DICK" Born to Life January 24, 1945 in Milwaukee to Paul and Mildred Kartschoke. Born to Eternal Life on August 11, 2025 in Whitefish Bay at the age of 80. Resident of Whitefish Bay. Beloved husband of the late Mary Suzanne Kartschoke (nee Clark). Loving father Christopher, Ronald and Andrew Kartschoke. Proud grandfather of Nicholas, Kaitlyn and Joshua. Dear brother-in law of Ann (the late Robert) Kartschoke and Crystal (the late Gary) Schachel. Further survived by Zetty and Kona, other relatives and many friends Richard had a variety of interests including but not limited to railroads, Packer football, and Brewers baseball. In his younger years, he enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, but he had a particular fondness for his condo in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was also an enthusiastic investor in a variety of ventures. He also truly loved watching his children and grandchildren participate in many activities and grow into adults. He will be missed by his family and many friends. Visitation 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 20, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. at Saint Monica Catholic Church, N. Santa Monica Blvd at E. Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery will be private.

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