Dr. John N. Richards, 84, of Kenosha, passed away Thursday, April 27th, 2006, at United Hospital System, Kenosha Campus. Born in Rochester, MN, on April 27, 1922, he was the son of the late Cyril and Eileen (Norton) Richards. His family moved to Kenosha when he was a child. He attended the schools of Kenosha and graduated from Kenosha High School. He attended Notre Dame University, before receiving his Doctorate Degree in Medicine from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. On June 19, 1948, the day of his graduation from Medical School, he married Virginia "Ginger" Woodhouse at St. Paul's University Chapel in Madison. He was in the United States Army during WWII and The Korean War. He entered the service on December 5, 1942, until August 18, 1943, and from June 17, 1955, until June 16, 1957, he was honorably discharged as a Captain in the Army Medics. He taught medicine in the military. He served for a total of 7 years 9 months. In 1952, he joined his father's medical practice in Kenosha, which is now called Kenosha Urology Clinic. He was a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church, past president of Kenosha Serra Club, past president of the Kenosha Achievement Center and a founding member, past parish council member and a member of St. Mark's Choir, Kenosha County Medical Society, Wisconsin State Medical Society, and the Kenosha Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Virginia "Ginger" of Kenosha; four children, Nancy (Dan) Kvamme of Spokane, WA, Peter Richards of New York, John (Jack) Richards, Jr. of Kenosha and Michael Richards of Norway, MI; a brother, Paul "Zeke" (Joanne) Richards of Homassa Springs, FL; two sisters, Mary "Honey" Walker of Kenosha; Louise "Weezy" (Dennis) Buell of Greenville, OH; and three grandchildren, John and Curtis Kvamme of Spokane, WA, and Jake Richards of Kenosha. He was preceded in death by a son, James, and a brother, Charles Richards. Friends are asked to meet on Monday at 11:00 am for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark's Catholic Church. Interment to follow at St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Proko Funeral Home. Memorials to St. Mark's Catholic Church, Kenosha Serra Club, Kenosha Achievement Center or the charity of ones choice would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Elaine Frank
Dr. John Richards and Dr. Metter removed one of my kidneys many years. Thanks to his good care, I am doing very well at 63. Dr. Richards was a nice compassiante man. Kenosha has lost a fine man. God's Blessings to all of his family and friends.
Sandra L Johnson (Zenefski)
I wish to express my sympathy of the loss of Dr. Richards. He was my Doctor almost 36 years ago, and I will never forget how wonderful he was to me and my family. With my Kidney problems and so forth, I was not expected to live, and many times Dr Richards stayed in the Hospital with me & family. I left Kenosha when I married. Since then I have had a Kidney Transplant, that has been almost 22 years ago. Dr. Richards will be missed, he was a very kind and caring man.
Carol Apyan
Dear Mrs. Richards,My father Sarkis Apyan was always comfortable and confident under your husbands medical care. When my father had urology surgery he never worried as he might noramlly do. Dr. Richards and your friendship meant a great deal to my father.Please accept my deepest symathy in the loss of yourhusband.Sincerely,Carol Apyan
Janet Lasonder
Dear John Richards Family,There are people who come into our lives who are such a real example of how Jesus must have treated others during his life on earth. Dr. Richards was certainly one of Jesus's disciples. He was a "real and loyal friend of my Dad's, Dr. Mike Bode, in fact more like a brother to him." They had such a rich friendship for most of their live's. We all know they have got to be playing golf on courses more stupendous than the Kenosha Country Club placing nickel and dime bets right now! They won't have any trouble finding other great friends of theirs to join their foursome with so many of their great doctor friends, other friends and relatives already there with them.From what I remember of Dr. Richard's is a great smile and laugh that was contagious, a wonderful giving heart, and a real grasp on the "joy of living" his earthly life. He will probably be met by thousands of people at the "pearly gates", all those people he healed, loved and cared for all his life. He was a man who cared very deeply for everyone who came along his path. When any of us Bode kids would need help with the care of our Dad, Dr. Richards was our man. He would call, come out to see Dad and us and just make sure all was well with everyone in the family. Dad, Mom, Ginger and John had thousands of great times, tons of laughs and a real bond that is hard to come by. Thank you Dr. Richards for making such a difference in so many lives and for taking care of our family, especially my Dad. I smile now, knowing you are all at peace and having fun once again with no physical ailments. Our whole family Salutes to You!!With love and deep appreciation,Janet Bode Lasonder
Tom , Hilary Stell and Family
Please accept our condolences on the loss of one great Guy. He was a real Jewel.Tom, Hilary Stell and Family.
Steve and Amy Ortman
Dear Mike and Family- Amy and I would like to express our condolences to all of you during this time, nothing we can say will ease the grief that you feel but just know that we are thinking and praying for all of you during this time and if you need me to do anything Mike please let me know.