"My sincerest condolences to Barb and the family. I have always had the utmost respect and admiration for Dick . He will truly be missed. Mike Brown"
In loving memory of
Richard Lund
March 8, 1934 - December 29, 2012
Richard "Dick" Lund, 78, of Antigo, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 29, 2012. Dick was born on March 8, 1934 in Antigo, the eldest son of Fridthjof and Ferna (Walters) Lund. Dick is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara (Burzynski) Lund. The two were married on December 29, 1956 at St Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Milwaukee.
Dick is also survived by: his five sons, James (Bonnie) Lund of Milwaukee, Gary (Lauren) Lund of Wauwatosa, Gregory (Amy) Lund of Wausau, Thomas (Melissa) Lund of Green Bay, Mark (Christine) Lund of Sun Prairie; his brother, David Lund of Horicon; 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He was a graduate of Antigo High School, class of 1952, and then attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
He served in the United States Army from 1954 - 1956 working with the signal corps while stationed in Germany.
Dick lived in Milwaukee where he met Barb and worked for Maynard Electric and Steel. In December of 1956 he returned to Antigo and began a 39 year career as a lineman with Wisconsin Public Service. He retired in 1995.
Dick was a longtime member of the former St. Mary Catholic Church in Antigo where he served as parish council president. He was a member of SS Mary and Hyacinth Catholic Church, the Sparks-Doernenburg American Legion Post #3, Antigo, and the Langlade County Voiture 1204, 40 et 8 Antigo. During his retirement, he tirelessly worked to support these organizations, his most recent passion being the Never Forgotten Honor Flight program.
Dick was a loving husband, proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He could often be found in the audience alongside his wife watching his grandchildren participate in their many activities. Dick was a talented artist, often working with wood, paint, and many other mediums. Many have enjoyed viewing his largest work of art that being the garage door of his former home in Antigo.
A funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with Rev. Jeremiah Worman officiating. Entombment will take place in Queen of Peace mausoleum where Antigo veterans will conduct military rites.
Visitation will be 3:30 - 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9-10 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
A parish wake service will be held Thursday at 4 p.m., and Antigo veterans will stand honor guard from 6-6:30 p.m. Thursday, both occurring at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be sent to: The American Life League P.O. Box 1350
Stafford, VA 22555 or online at www.all.org.
Tributes
"Arriving permanently in this community in late 2008, we are short-term acquaintances compared to others posted here. We respected Mr. Lund for his oft-expressed views in the local paper, and we are the happy occupants of his former residence at 5th and Pine. Our deep condolences to Mrs. Lund and the family. A true patriot is at rest."
"I grew up with Dick and graduated with him in 1952 from Antigo High. We both had the last name Lund but were not really related. We did a lot of things together with a couple of other guys who also lived on the northside of Antigo. I have fond memory of those days. My thoughts are with his family as I too have lost a spouse and family members recently."
"I was a management representative for WPS on the Contract Bargining Committe for several Contracts. Dick was a union representative. I had the utimost respect for Dick and his contributions to our discussions and was glad he was a member of the committee. I was sorry to hear about his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of remembering Dick and his life with you. He was a good man."
" i graduated from White LAKE HIgh school in 1954 and MR LUND was one of my favorite teachers.He made learning fun and was always so nice.My condolences to the family."
"Very sad to hear. I will really miss seeing him. Mr. Lund was one of my favorite people to visit with at the store. He had a great imagination and a wonderful creative talent. RIP"
"First, I want to offer my condolences at your loss. I graduated fromWhite Lake High school in 1954 and I had had a teacher, Richard (Dick) Lund whom I loved and respected. I lost contact after that and often thought of him and wondered what life had been for him. Reading the obit, it does not sound like the Richard I knew. Do you know of another Richard Lund? If so would you contact me at: janewahl@mail.rhsj.org. Thank you. May your faith bring you some consolation at this time of sorrow and pain."