Richard “Dick” Paul Meredith, 87, passed away Sept. 19, 2018, at Agrace Hospice and Palliative Care in Janesville.
He was born at home in Evansville on April 15, 1931, to Richard and Margaret (nee Finnane) Meredith.
Dick graduated from Evansville High School class of 1949. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War stationed in Germany. On July 9, 1955, he married Virgene Lauretic, who preceded him in death on July 21, 1984. On Feb. 14, 1987, he married Julia Snyder-Erdman. He was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Delavan.
Dick started his career at Ossit Church Furniture and retired in 1985 as vice president of Famous Footwear. He then opened Circus of Flavors ice cream shop in Delavan. In retirement, Dick enjoyed watching all of the Wisconsin sports teams as well as the Chicago Cubs, traveling and as a transfer driver for Kunes. Above all, it was time spent with family that he treasured the most. He will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Julia; children Pamela Meredith, of Madison, Richard (Renea) Meredith, of Amelia, Ohio, and Rex (Fran) Meredith, of Evansville; grandchildren Christopher (Taru), David, Skylr (Tyler) and Dalton; stepchildren Elaine (William) and Scott (Daniele); daughter-in-law Jackie; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Roxanne; sister, Margaret Mary (George) Kelly; and stepson, Marshall Erdman.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 714 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan. Private interment will be at Calvary-Croak Settlement Cemetery in Evansville. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Friday from 10 a.m. until time of mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Delavan food pantry and Lakeland Animal Shelter are suggested.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Agrace Hospice Care for their loving and compassionate care.
Allen-Meredith Funeral Home is assisting the family.
