Koput, Richard, age 81, of Waterford, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on September 26, 2018. Richard was born to Frank and Stella (nee. Ferfecki) Koput on December 12, 1936. Richard was raised and attended school in Soveski, Wisconsin before joining the Army where he was in the Special Forces. After returning home from serving his country Richard lived in Milwaukee, and Wind Lake, and after marrying Carol Buege, they resided in Waterford for the past 12 years. Richard was employed as a painter for local 781 painter’s union for 27 years. Richard loved to have fun with family and friends watching the Packers and Brewers. He will surely be missed.
Richard is survived by four children, Sue (Bruce) Jackson, Michael (Debbie Gasper), Judy and Tim; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Rosie (Roy) Dettman.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wives Beverly,Connie and Carol; two brothers, Ronald and Robert.
A Celebration of Life will take place October 13, 2018 from 11:00AM to 02:00PM at Tichigan Lake Civic Center 6710 Big Bend Rd Waterford. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy the family will accept donations to the family (Michael Koput) to be distributed as per Richard's wishes.
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