Richard E. Uecker of Hustisford passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the age of 66 years. He was born September 30, 1949, in Hustisford the son of Eugene and Lorraine (nee Schwantes) Uecker. He married Sandra Lillge September 12, 1970 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lebanon. Richard enjoyed coaching Little League in Hustisford for many years. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and as a hobby an avid bowler who bowled a perfect 300 game. He enjoyed going up north to his cabin in Wautoma. He retired from Kussel Equipment Company in Watertown after 19 years of service. He was a lifetime member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church.He is survived by his loving wife Sandra of 45 years, his dearest children Derrick (Shauna) Uecker of Juneau, and Faith (special friend Ben Kuehneman) Uecker of Hustisford, and his precious grandchildren Natalie, Lydia, Calvin. He is also survived by his brothers Larry (Barb) Uecker of Hartford, Dennis Uecker of Hustisford, Mark (Anne) Uecker of St. Francis, and his sister Lori Uecker of Hustisford, and his mother-in-law Caroline Lillge of Hustisford. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law Lloyd Lillge, his sister-in-law Carol Uecker, and his furry friend Amber.
Visitation is Tuesday, July 26, 2016 from 11:00-2:00 p.m. at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church. FunThe family would like to extend a heartfelt Thank you to the staff at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee for their compassionate care.