Richard J. Kudrick

Richard James Kudrick, 83, of Shawano, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on October 13th, 2025. Richard battled a long fight with heart and kidney disease and was surrounded by loved ones in his final moments. He was a fiery personality and straight-shooter until his final breath.

Richard was born on June 20th, 1942. He was the son of Peter and Anna (Petrin) Kudrick. He was a graduate of Salem Central High School class of 1960. In 1964 he was drafted into the Unites States Army, during the Vietnam War. He completed his training at FT Leonard Wood, MO. Richard was honorably discharged from the Army on March 15th, 1970. Richard met the love of his life, Virginia (Augard), in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and married her on June 22, 1973. Richard spent his earlier years farming, and doing contract work for other farms. He later was employed by Daanen & Janssen, Inc., De Pere, WI, from 1997-2018, until he retired at the age of 75 years old. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator.

Richard had a great sense of humor, and he enjoyed making people laugh. Richard was extremely intelligent and had ingenuity. He was a jack of all trades. He loved to share his knowledge with others and was often asked to help others with fixing or building things. When he was not at work he could be found in his garage or workshop restoring classic muscle cars. Richard was lifelong Harley rider and rode a Harley until he was no longer physically able to. He also was a gun enthusiast and had an extensive gun collection. When Richard wasn't outside working, he could be found watching the latest news, as he was extremely interested in politics. He was an excellent cook and made wonderful meals, most notably his chili. He was known to spoil his grand dogs with lots of treats and attention. Richard enjoyed watching Westerns, or relaxing listening and singing along to the 50s and 60s music. He looked forward to his weekly Sunday phone calls with his brother Pete. Richard found supporting charities extremely important. He gave every month to St Jude, Wounded Warriors, PETA,and Guiding Eyes for the Blind, just to name a few.

Richard is survived by his five children: Jennifer (Kudrick) Moll, De Pere, WI, Wanda Kudrick, Shawano, WI, Tammy Kudrick, De Pere, WI, Brenda Kudrick, Shawano, WI, John (Faith) Kudrick, Marinette, Wi. He is also survived by three Granddaughters: Haven Moll, Autumn Kudrick, and Ivy Kudrick. He is survived by siblings: Peter (Nora) Kudrick, Melrose, Wi, and Ann Wilkerson, Kenosha, Wi. Also, special friends Katie Bowman 'and Roger Rohloff.

Proceeded in death by his wife Virgina (Augard) Kudrick, his parents, Peter and Anna Kudrick and sister Barbara (Kudrick) Hasper.

The family would like to thank the wonderful care provided by the staff at Aurora Baycare Hospital, Clinics, and Hospice. We appreciate the kindness and compassion shown. We would also like to thank Simply Cremations.

Private family services were held.