Richard Franklin Kreuser

Richard Franklin Kreuser, 85, of Chippewa Falls (formerly of Kenosha), went home to be with the Lord and his family. Rick died from COPD in his home with his family by his side, on Monday, November 11, 2019. He was born to William Victor and Matilda Ann (Tekip) Kreuser on March 7, 1934, in Kenosha, WI. He graduated from Mary D Bradford High School in 1953. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1954 and was Honorably Discharged in 1958. He was employed at (AMC) American Motors Corp, ARA Vending, Leblanc Corporation and Abbott Labs. Rick was united in marriage on August 10, 1963 to Berniece Marie “Barney” Niesen at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kenosha, WI. Rick joined the Carpenters Union #451, and was a member of the Millwrights Local #1693, American Legion Post #0077, Knights of Columbus Council #974 and Holy Ghost Catholic Church. In 1971, Rick and Barney took over the business, from being co-owner with his brother Bud, to Rick and Barney now as owners and operated Kreuser’s Lagoon Tavern and Picnic Grounds in the Village of Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha, WI until 2000 when they retired and then moved to Chippewa Falls to enjoy the good life. Rick was an avid carpenter; he remodeled the Tavern into The Lagoon Bar and Restaurant 3 times, with each time making it even more beautiful than last. He enjoyed working and keeping busy; Rick loved to dance; he was a very social man, loved to BS and tell stories, he was a jokester. He loved to build bird houses, work in his garden, grow flowers, tinker on many things, have parties on the patio, watch the Green Bay Packers, loved to attend church picnics, and loved being with family and friends. He cherished the times he spent with the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters at the Sinsinawa Mound Center. One of his greatest passions was the love for the Lord and his family. If you found him alone chances are he was either praying or talking to his family in heaven. Rick is survived by his Beautiful wife Berniece Marie “Barney” (Niesen) Kreuser of more than 56 years; Four children; Richard “Richie T” Kreuser, Michelle “Shelli” (Brian Soppa) Kreuser, Eric Kreuser, and Lori (Kip) Bronk; Three grandchildren; Richard E “REO” (Amy Morrow) Kreuser, Ericka Kreuser, and Luke Soppa; Five great grandchildren; Cason, Seth, Benjamin and Mia Lorenzo and Bradley Kreuser. Rick is also survived by In-Law’s; Bonnie Devine, Joyce Hart, Floyd (Eva) Niesen, Nadine Niesen, Shirley Vradenburg, Nancee Mancl, Barb Niesen, Bob (Gloria) Niesen, Henrietta (Patrick) Leary, Bernadette Swartz and many other relatives and friends. Rick is preceded in death by his parents, William and Matilda Kreuser; six brothers, Walter “Wally” Kreuser, Robert “Bud” Kreuser, Bill Kreuser, Clarence Kreuser, Ken Kreuser, Dan Kreuser; two sisters, Elaine “Sr. Mary Kenneth” Kreuser, Patricia May; and his special cousin Monsignor Harold Waldow. Also In-Law’s; Adeline Kreuser, Dolores Kreuser, Emily Kreuser, Betty Kreuser, Sandy Kreuser, Joyce Mattoli, Ralph May, Don Niesen, Lloyd Niesen, Kenneth Boos, George Mancl, Ron Vradenburg, and Monroe Swartz. Thanks to Dr Sandra Frohling and Dr Adriana Gianlupi and all their staff; Patrick Gums and the staff at Lincare; St Joseph’s Palliative Care and Hospice Care Staff for everything. May God Bless You All Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to Mass on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church from 10:00am to 12:00 p.m. Burial at Prairie View Cemetery, Village of Lake Hallie, Chippewa Falls, WI with military honors. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church 412 S. Main St Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 with Very Rev. Fr. Justin Kizewski celebrating the Mass. In Lieu of flowers; donations can be made to the family for Richard Kreuser funeral c/o Lenmark Gomsrud Linn Funeral and Cremation Services 814 1st Ave Eau Claire, WI 54703

Service Information

Cemetery

Prairie View Cemetery

Lake Hallie WI 54729

Visitation

Saturday, November 23 2019
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Holy Ghost Catholic Church
412 Main Street
Chippewa Falls WI 54729

Mass

Saturday, November 23 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Holy Ghost Catholic Church
412 Main Street
Chippewa Falls WI 54729