Richard Slobodnik

Richard “Dick” J. Slobodnik, age 88, of Withee, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center in Owen.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen. Rev. Nancy Amacher will preside. Interment to follow at the Maplehurst Cemetery with military honors provided by the Lublin American Legion Post #547, Owen American Legion Post #123, Owen-Withee Vets Club and the Thorp VFW Post #9057. Family and friends are welcome from 2 p.m. until the time of the service Friday at the funeral home.

Dick was born on May 2, 1935, the son of John and Clara (Crystal) Slobodnik in Gary, Ind. He served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. On October 15, 1955, Richard was united in marriage to Dolores Stangret in Stanley. She preceded him in death on August 13, 2018. They lived in Chicago for eight years and in 1965, they moved back to Withee. He worked for Wisconsin Gas Company for many years until his retirement.

Dick was the commander of the Lublin American Legion Post #547 for many years and a member of the Owen-Withee Vets Club. He was very handy and enjoyed woodworking including remodeling the Legion Hall in Lublin. He also played in the Friz Band and had a DJ service, DJ Sound Connection.

Richard is survived by his four children: Randy of Hartland, Bruce (Debbie) of Chisholm, Minn., John of Wausau and Julie (Steve) Christophersen of Owen; four grandchildren: Nicolette Slobodnik, Samantha (Andrew) Barabe, Orion (Ariel) Slobodnik and Jared (Macie) Jensen and five great-grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother-in-law, Bob Schara of Cornell; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dolores; his daughter, Roxanne Kay; his granddaughter, Jesse Jensen; his sister, Delores Stock and his brother, Larry.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

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