Carolyn A. Richmond, age 72, of Appleton, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Carolyn was born in Menominee, MI on June 13, 1944 to the late Harold and Estrid (Newquist) Reichardt. She is a graduate of Ontonagon High School in Michigan in 1962. In 1963, Carolyn was united in marriage to John D. Richmond. The couple enjoyed 45 years together until his passing in 2008. After marriage, they moved to Kaukauna, then to Appleton in 1969. Carolyn worked in the cafeteria at Kimberly Clark and at Zaug’s Vending for a short time. She and her husband owned and operated John D. Richmond Insurance Agency and Tax Service where she worked for 30 years. Carolyn enjoyed camping; reading, especially scripture and history; gardening; and an occasional visit to the casino.
She will be missed by her two daughters, Carol (Brian) Ginter, Crandon, WI and Christina (Fiancé Chuck) Richmond, Appleton, WI; two sons, David and William Richmond, both of Appleton, WI; five grandchildren, Stephanie, Jaime, Bryce, Jordan, and Matthew; two great-grandchildren, Adrian and Aiden; two brothers, Harold (Dianne) Reichardt, Ishpeming, MI and Paul (Marian) Reichardt, Ontonagon, MI; a sister, Susan (Don) Helsel, Ontonagon, MI; and a brother-in-law, Stan Niemi, Ontonagon, MI. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Estrid Reichardt; husband, John; son, Michael; brother, Peter Reichardt; and a sister, Nancy Niemi.
An informal memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 1pm until 3pm at the Prime Time, 1150 W. Valley Rd. Menasha, WI 54952. A formal memorial service will be held In Ontonagon, MI, the time and date is yet to be determined. Condolences can be sent to: The Carolyn Richmond Family, 1558 Moon Beam Trail, Appleton, WI 54915.
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