Richard King

Richard A. King, age 82, of Danbury, WI, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Richard was born on May 20, 1935 in Menomonie, WI, to parents, Edna (Winouski) and Ralph King. Throughout the years, Richard worked in various retail management positions. He greatly enjoyed fishing, golfing, trips to the casino and horse races. He was also a football and baseball enthusiast. He loved all children, of any ages. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a wonderful and loving father, grandfather and friend. Preceding Richard in death are his parents; first wife, Sharon; son, Jonathon King; second wife, Carol; son-in-law, Rob Shirk; sister, Marlys King; and brother, Bill King. Richard is survived by his children: Wendy Kittelson, DeWayne (Deanna) King and Cindy Shirk; grandchildren: Dana (Ryan) Cordes, Dj (Mary) Kittelson, Donald King, Doug King and Riley Shirk; 5 great-grandchildren: Jayger, Jory, Dilan, Rowan and Jarrett; siblings: Jim (Ruth) King, Bob (Judy) King, Jerry (Venus) King and Sandy (Vic) Christenson; special friend, Patti Schaaf; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 12:00pm (visitation from 11:00am-12:00pm) at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com