Richard Leverentz

Richard Leverentz

September 25, 1941 - March 18, 2026

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DEFOREST – Richard L. Leverentz, age 84, reunited with his wife on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Dick was born on September 25, 1941, in Madison, WI, to Donald and Gertrude (Wendt) Leverentz. He grew up in Madison/Windsor/DeForest area and graduated from Portage High School. After school he enlisted in the US Navy where he was stationed on the USS Canberra. Dick married the love of his life, Patricia Hemmersbach, on October 9, 1965, at St. Mary’s Ridge, Cashton, WI. He briefly drove cement truck but primarily drove truck for Briggs in Madison. Dick was as an honorary retired member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 695 in June of 1993. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Lions Club International where he was a member for 50+ years and a very proud recipient of his Melvin Jones award. Dick loved his sweet potato fries, occasional beer, Friday fish fries, and a good meat raffle.

Dick is survived by his daughters, Jenny Rucks of Janesville and Jackie Halverson (Mike Sissons) of Stoughton; grandchildren, Lauren Dorn (Luke Stewart), Richard (Bethany) Rucks, Emma Halverson (Fiancée, Matt Skare), and Eli Halverson (Emily Knuths); great granddaughters, Kathryn and Kaylee; brothers, Fred (Maggie) Leverentz, Chuck (Shelia) Leverentz, and Larry Leverentz (Josie Mack). He is further survived by other family and friends. Dick is preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Pat; and grandson, Gunnar Halverson

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM at VFW Post 328, 200 Veterans Road, Stoughton, with Full Military Honors at 2:00PM

A special thanks to Terry Wendt, Brutus Holcomb, and the staff at Skaalen Retirement Services for everything they have done for our Dad.  To view his obituary and leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com


Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
2418 N. Sherman Avenue
608-249-8257

 

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Sat May 30, 2026 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
VFW Post 328 • 200 Veterans Rd, Stoughton, WI 53589
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Carole McCormick
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To all of Dick’ family & friends: My Deepest Sympathy on the passing of Dick. I’ll always remember him volunteering at the DeForest Senior Center helping with the lunches. He was a dedicated helper. Pat was there years ago too. Plus seeing Dick working at DeForedt’s July 4th Lion’s chicken dinner. Also Knights of Columbus’ pancake breakfasts. What a wonderful man. I also saw Dick & you girls with him at the Brewers game with the DeForest Senior Center trip a couple years ago. Cherish your memories. He’s with his beloved Pat again. 🙏
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Mike & Kitty Repas
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We will always remember Dick as a tireless unselfish volunteer. Hie was a prime example of those qualities especially with the Lions Club and he Knights of Columbus. He truly earned a heavenly reward,
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Lois Erickson
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Oh Man where do i Start so many Memories with Dick, we spent a lot of time together from me taking him to his Doctor's appointments , to His home to get stuff he needed, to taking him up to sell his car which was very hard for him to do. All the laughs ... I sure am going to miss you Dick, it is very hard right now not seeing you on your floor and you giving me a big hug. . R.I.P. My Friend.. Jackie and family my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
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Badger Honor Flight
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On behalf of the Badger Honor Flight Board and all our volunteers, we extend our deepest condolences to you all, the family of Richard Leverentz. We are forever thankful for his service to our great country. What an honor it was to take him on his “Trip of a Lifetime”. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Suzi Herbst
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Sorry to read of Dick’s passing. I use to see he and Pat at St Olaf years ago, and then he would come regularly when she passed. He was a good and faithful servant may he rest in peace with your mom. 🙏
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Sarah zemet
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Dick, it was a pleasure getting to know you at skaalen. I will never look at diamond dot projects the same, rest peacefully, friend. You are missed. From Sarah Zeimet and the skaalen activity department

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