Richard Macho

Richard E. Macho, age 85, a resident of Siren passed away November 1, 2009 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. A funeral service was November 5, 2009 at Siren United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Cook officiating. Music was provided by Nancy Jappe and Kim Simon. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery, Webster. Casketbearers were Andy Schwarz, Ken Burkhardt, Shaune Macho, Joshua Johnson, Travis Schwarz, and John Johnson. Honorary casketbearers were Stan Lueck, Brad Alden, Arlan Pope, Dair Stewart, Harold “Pete” Packard, and Karl Johnson. Richard was born on July 24, 1924 in New Ulm, MN to Louis and Frances Macho. Richard worked as a heavy equipment operator all his life. His last employment was with the Burnett County Highway Department where he retired. Richard was a member of the Siren Village Board, the Webster American Legion Post and the Siren United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He also enjoyed traveling to Alaska where he and his late wife, Viola visited twice. Richard is survived by his children, Mary (Andy) Schwarz, Charlene Johnson, and Patty (Ken) Burkhardt; grandchildren Shaune Macho, Amber Martin, Travis Schwarz and Joshua Johnson; great grandchildren Meaghan Macho, Heather Martin, Kenny Martin and Morgan Macho; along with other relatives and many friends. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Arlene who died on April 14, 1977; his late wife, Viola who died May 8, 2007; and his sisters Lucille and Marion.