Richard Paul Kaczmarowski

Richard Paul Kaczmarowski, age 81, of Marshfield, Passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at the House of the Dove in Marshfield.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Friday, December 12, 2025 at St John the Baptist Catholic Church (201 W Blodgett St Street) in Marshfield.  Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of Mass on Friday at the Church.  Knights of Columbus Rosary will be said at St John the Baptist Catholic Church on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

Richard was born on December 31, 1943, the son of Thaddeus and Frances Kaczmarowski (Jezukewicz) in Milwaukee. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1962. Then, went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Marquette University in 1968. On October 4, 1969, Richard was united in marriage to the love of his life Fay Pribbernow at Christ the King Catholic Church in Spencer Wisconsin. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the Society of St. Vincent DePaul- St. John the Baptist Catholic Conference. Richard was a dedicated civil engineer for the city of Marshfield, spending thirty-two years surveying and designing all sorts of projects from roadways to water retention ponds. Upon retirement he enjoyed part-time employment as a crossing guard at Lincoln Elementary School.

In his spare time, he enjoyed an active lifestyle, participating in softball leagues, golfing, traveling, keeping up with local sports, and pursuing a passion for sports cars. Most of all, he enjoyed bicycling. A founder of the Wood Spokes Bicycling Club in the 1970s, they went on to organize the Cranberry Century which evolved into a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House in the early 1980s. His beliefs went hand in hand with his volunteerism with Meals on Wheels and St. Vincent de Paul-Marshfield. Those that knew Richard best will miss his keen knack for movies and sports trivia, his drive to stay connected with the community, and his love for family. Ever a devoted husband, deeply caring father, and adoring grandfather and great grandfather.

Richard is lovingly survived by his wife Fay; children: Rose (Chris) of Plain, Dan (Tricia) of Genoa, Paul (Megan) of Wausau, Tim (Kathy) of Wausau; siblings: Ted Kaczmarowski of Cincinnati, OH and Dorothy Sdano of Presque Isle. He is further survived by his grandchildren: Jacob, Mitchel, Ian, Isaac, Brianna, and Olivia; and dear great grandchild: Mason. Richard will truly be missed.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents: Thaddeus and Frances; as well as sibling: George.

Those wishing to express their sympathy are encouraged to donate to either:

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at https://ssvpusa.org/

Or

The Rails to Trails Conservancy at https://www.railstotrails.org/   

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