Richard Lee Hameister

1944 - 2019  (74 years)

• Name	Richard Lee Hameister
  Born	03 Aug 1944	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin
  Gender	Male
  Died	15 Jul 2019
  Person ID	I294278	Little Chute Genealogy
  Last Modified	18 Jul 2019

  
  

  Father	Arthur W Hameister,   b. 30 Aug 1913, Town of Grand Chute, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin ,   d. 06 Jan 1994  (Age 80 years)
  Mother	Mary Cora VanderZanden,   b. 20 Mar 1917, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin ,   d. 21 Mar 1982  (Age 65 years)
  Family ID	F36540	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Kathy Audas
  Married	15 May 1971
  Last Modified	21 Jul 2022
  Family ID	F115511	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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• Notes

  Appleton - Richard "Dick" Lee Hameister, 74, died on Monday July 15, 2019 after a courageous four year battle with cancer. He was born in Appleton on August 3, 1944, son of the late Arthur and Mary (Vanderzanden) Hameister. Dick married Kathy Audas on May 15, 1971. Dick proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He and his late brother John, who served at the same time in the U.S. Army, were both proud to be able to travel together on the Old Glory Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight in 2016. Dick worked for AT&T for over 40 years, after a semi-retirement, he then worked at KS Energies. Dick served as president of the Telco Credit Union, which then merged with Fox Communities Credit Union; he proudly served on their board of directors for several years. Dick enjoyed reading, watching the Packers, and being outdoors, especially fishing in the Northwood's. He and Kathy enjoyed traveling together, especially their trips to the Caribbean Islands. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Kathy; his three siblings: Judy (Bob) Schabo, Barbara Hubener and Arthur (Pat) Hameister; brother in-law, Marty Auer; sister-in-law, Judy Hameister; and his special friend, Gene Emmerich. Dick leaves behind many dear family members and friends, too numerous to list but never forgotten. He was further preceded in death by his sister, Lois; and brother, John; brother-in-law, Merle Hubener. A mass of Christian burial for Dick will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday July 23, 2019 at ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1810 N McDonald. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday morning beginning at 9:00 until 10:45 AM, with mass to follow at 11:00 AM. Full military honors will follow. Dick's family would like to extend a special thank you to all of his caregivers over the years, especially the staff at Cherry Meadows, and Dr. Tate Fors and Orlando Taleon, for all of their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, please give to your favorite charity or support your local Veterans Associations.