Apolphe Richardson

Apolphe "Londe" Richardson, Jr., age 58, a resident of Spooner died Monday, September 19, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota after a five year battle with Leukemia and a short, but aggressive bout with lung cancer. Londe was born on June 26, 1953 in New London, Connecticut to Apolphe and Jacqueline Richardson, Sr. In 1979, Londe moved from Connecticut to Spooner where he had spent many happy summers at his grandfather’s lake resort as a child. Londe was united in marriage with Jeannine Dupré on March 16, 1981 in Duluth, Minnesota. Londe was a loving husband and father who cherished time with his children and grandchildren. He was a talented athlete and avid sports fan, most loyal to the Chicago Bears, New York Yankees and UConn Huskies. He was also an assistant basketball and baseball coach for his children’s teams. Known for his kind and gentle spirit, Londe was one of the founding members of the Cornerstone Christian Church in Spooner. He and Jeannine met working as welders on trident submarines at Electric Boat in Groton, CT. He had a strong work ethic, having spent twelve years working for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, later in route sales for Frito-Lay, Little Debbie and Indianhead Specialty. He was also employed with Hanson Machine for 5 years before starting at Spooner Health System and the Spooner School District. He was preceded in death by his parents Apolphe and Jacqueline Richardson, Sr., and nephew Sean King. He is survived by his loving wife Jeannine; their children Autumn, Erykah, Londe III, Curtis, Michelle, and Keith; grandchildren CJ, Dereon and Rylie Ann; his sister Desiree (Bill) King; brothers David Richardson and Douglas Richardson; nieces Sasha King and Jacqueline Richardson; along with other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Cornerstone Christian Church in Spooner with Pastor Tom Kelby officiating. Interment will follow at Spooner Cemetery. A luncheon and celebration of life will be held at Cornerstone Christian Church following graveside service.