Richard F. "Dick" Klopcic

Richard F. (Dick) Klopcic, 82, of Palmyra went home to be with his loving Lord on September 28, 2010. He was born in Milwaukee on July 27, 1928, where he graduated from North Division High School and attended Marquette University. He married the love of his life, Betty Middleton, on Aug. 28, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents; Frank and Antonio Klopcic; sisters Marge DeHarde and Wilma Ponik; and brother Frank Prasnikar.

Dick loved the Lord with all of his heart and was involved in several ministries. He was the creator and founder of The Fireside Restaurant and Playhouse where he enjoyed welcoming his many guests for over 46 years.

His greatest joy was orchestrating entertaining adventures with his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his loving family; children, Rick (Jane) Klopcic, Kerry (Paul) Gorny, Kim (Paula) Klopcic, and Lisa (Chester) Gdaniec; grandchildren, Corrie (Bruno) Chumpitazi, Ryan (Kristi) and Kyle Klopcic, Jenna (Justin) Wong, Jessica (Tony) Stiff, Evan (Heather) Gorny, Hanna and Lily Klopcic, and Justin and Karly Gdaniec; great-grandchildren Cali Stiff, Grace Chumpitazi, and Carter Klopcic.

Friends and family may call at Faith Community Church from 9:30 to 11 a.m., on Friday, Oct. 1 with services to follow at 11 a.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Gideons, P.O. Box 285, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538; Campus Crusade Jesus Film Project, P.O. Box 628222, Orlando, FL, 32862; or Mission India, P.O. Box 141312, Grand Rapids, MI, 49514.

The Dunlap Memorial Home is assisting the family.

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