Richard G. Schuh Tomah, Wisconsin Obituary

Richard G. Schuh

Richard G. Schuh (“Dick or Rick”), age 71, of Tomah, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019, at the Tomah VA Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born January 26, 1948, in Galesville, WI. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. Dick was united in marriage to Therese Betthauser on June 5, 1971. Dick farmed in the Oakdale area; he also worked for Toro in Tomah as a welder. He was a member of the NFO, Oakdale Lions Club, St. Michael’s church board, Oakdale village board, and a proud blood donor. He enjoyed reading John Deere books, attending grandchildren’s events, going to Perkins breakfast with friends and Thursday morning coffee group at Hardees. He had a strong faith and was an active member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church of Indian Creek. Dick was known as the “fun uncle” to his nieces and nephews. Dick is survived by his wife of 48 years, Therese; daughters, Jolene (Scott) Branch of Tomah, and Jessica (Terry) Harmel of Tomah; grandchildren, Aidan and Collin Branch and Brielle and Ava Harmel; brother, Joseph (Kerri) Schuh of Trempealeau; sisters, Barbara Gatzlaff of Winona, Kathy (John) Harvey of Winona, Annette Schwertel of Galesville, and Bibiana “Pixie” (Gary) Klein of Galesville; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Kathleen Schuh; siblings, Frank and George Schuh; brothers-in-law, Fred Schwertel, David Gatzlaff, Loren Weiss, Bud Langer, Doug Olson, and sisters-in-law, Doreen Schuh, Mary Weiss, Rosanne Langer, Joanne Betthauser and nephew, Michael Schuh. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 20, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael Archangel Catholic Church at Indian Creek. Father Robert Letona will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends are invited for visitation Monday, August 19, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 4:00 p.m. Family and friends are also invited for visitation on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The family would like to thank all of Dick’s friends and family members who came to visit him during his brief stay at the Tomah VA Hospice Unit. They would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Tomah VA for the outstanding compassion and attentive care that he received. The honor guard is a cherished memory for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Michael’s Renovation Fund, 18316 Cty Hwy N, Tomah, WI 54660, in Dick’s name. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements.
August 15, 201908/15/2019
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James Gibbons
August 21, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I had enjoyed our Thursday coffee at Hardee's. Jim Gibbons Camp Douglas,Wi
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mindy
August 20, 2019
Our condolences to the family, UAW local 958 members
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Stephanie Wilson
August 16, 2019
I remember your Dad as a STUBBORN, funny, quiet, and kind hearted man. He had a contagious, amazing smile and laugh. He seemed tough but was actually like a big teddy bear....especially when it came to his girls. My first memory of Dick was when he took Jessie and I (poo... Continue Reading
Chuck Klein
August 16, 2019
Rick was a great man and I am happy that Nash had the privilege of meeting him.