Richard Obrecht

STOUGHTON - Richard D "Joseph" Obrecht, age 79, passed away at home on Sunday Nov 18, 2018. Richard was born June 18, 1939 in Stoughton to the late James and Myrinda (Thompson) Obrecht. He is a 1958 graduate of Stoughton High School, and proudly served his Country in the Army. Richard worked for 28 years as a lab tech for the State of Wisconsin.
Richard loved family gatherings and was a very caring man who cared for his mother, an aunt, and 2 sisters for many years. He loved to travel, especially to warm destinations like Hawaii and Florida.
Richard is survived by his sisters Lois Volla, Frances (Richard) Nesbit and Sharon (James) Dalsoren-Lunde; brother-in-law Jack Lyon; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews whom he enjoyed very much. He is also survived by other relatives and many friends including special friends Linda Szafranski and Gladys Wick.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother James (Doris) Obrecht, his sister Mary Lyon, 2 brothers-in-law Russell Volla and Arnold Dalsoren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Mon Nov 26, 2018 at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 700 County Hwy B. Stoughton. Military Honors will take place at the church on Mon. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the Celebration at the church on Mon. A luncheon will follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice, or to the Stoughton Food Pantry.

Cress Funeral and Cremation Service
206 W Prospect St. Stoughton
608-873-9244