Richard “Ozzie” Gentile, 95, passed away in the early hours of July 3, 2024. Born in Kenosha, WI, to Jasper and Mary (Magaro) Gentile on September 23, 1928, he was the youngest of three sons Jack, Ralph and Richard. He graduated from Loras Academy and Loras College in Dubuque, IA. Richard served in the U.S. Army Signal Corp. during the Koren Conflict. He married his high school sweetheart Mary Marrone on February 17, 1951, and they were inseparable for over 71 years until Mary passed away on April 3, 2022. They had four children, Richard “Duke” Gentile Jr. (Julie Beery Gentile), Janet Gentile (Rick Petre), Susan Gentile, and Michael Gentile (Michaelene Galvin Gentile). Richard worked in the Insurance industry for most of his career and then managed the office for his nephew’s Jewelry business later in life. He was a long-time member of St. Mary Catholic Parish. He and Mary loved their children and eight grandchildren: Dina (Marcus) Meinzer, Jenna Petre, Leah (Rick) Johnson, Andrea (Jay) Steele, Rachel Gentile, Michael Gentile II, Mariah (Nick) Puccio, and Merrick Gentile, and their three great-grandchildren Beckett Meinzer, Bradley Steele and Maryn Rose Puccio. Ozzie was an exceptional athlete, playing football and baseball in the Army and at Loras. He loved golf, bowling and played softball in Kenosha for many years with powerhouse teams Tirabassi’s and Gerolmo’s. He also loved coaching youth sports and had the pleasure of coaching countless boys and girls with his long-time coaching partner Dominic Tirabassi. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, wife Mary, and his daughter Susan. Richard was a kind and compassionate man with a gentle spirit and a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all. A private family ceremony will be held at Proko Funeral Home. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Ozzie’sOnline Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com