Richard Arthur Zwicker

Richard “Dick” A. Zwicker, 81, of Fond du Lac, died on Sunday, January 14, 2018, at Hospice Home of Hope surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on November 24, 1936, in Fond du Lac, the son of Lawrence and Marie Wenneman Zwicker. He attended St. Joseph’s Grade School and graduated from St. Mary’s Springs Academy, Class of 1955. He attended Marquette University in Milwaukee and for a short time was in the Naval Reserves. Dick worked at Kuechle’s Interiors. On February 3, 1962, he married Karen J. Kindness. During their first year of marriage, Dick and Karen opened Zwicker’s Maternity, Infants and Children’s Wear Store. A few years later they obtained Uniform’s, which was a successful business for 20 years. They really enjoyed their trips to Chicago for yearly buying trips. He was a Scout Master at St. Joseph’s Parish for seven years. A past President of the Exchange Club. He then worked at Bemis Converter Films in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, until he retired at the age of 73. Throughout their years they traveled several times to Hawaii and for more than 35 years they spend every summer in Door County with the family, where they made many special friends and memories. Dick enjoyed working in the yard, reading, travels to Door County, and especially bicycling every day since his retirement. Dick leaves behind his beloved wife Karen of 55 years; his children: Susan (Joe) Michels of Fond du Lac, James Zwicker of Fond du Lac and Michael Zwicker of Denver, Colorado; his one and only granddaughter, Madi (Michels) who fulfilled his dream of having a grandchild. He is further survived by his brother, Thomas (Paula) Zwicker of Kaukauna; a very special brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Kathy (Mumm); sister-in-law, Mary Zwicker, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, his brother, Robert Zwicker; brother and sister-in-law, George and Lucille Zwicker; and a nephew Tommy Zwicker. The family would like to thank the Cancer Center of Fond du Lac, including Dr. Joel Lundberg and his colleague Lisa Michels, the 5 South Crew at St. Agnes Hospital, for such good care. Most importantly the Hospice Home of Hope, and their exceptional nursing staff and caregivers. Dick greeted every one of them by their first name during the 5 weeks he was there…you all know who you are, you were very, very special to Dick and his entire family. Per Dick’s request, there will be no visitation or services. His Journey’s Just Begun Don’t think of him as gone away his journeys Just begun, life holds so many facets this earth Is only one… Just think of him as resting from the sorrows And the tears, in a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days or years. Think how he must be wishing that we could know today How nothing but our sadness can Really pass away. And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched… For nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much. For His journey has just begun!

Richard Arthur Zwicker

November 24, 1936 - January 14, 2018