Richard J. "Dick" Krupp
Age 91 passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, surrounded by his family at Grace Commons in Menomonee Falls, WI where he was a resident for the past year. Dick was born on August 2, 1930, in St. Anna, WI, the youngest son of Richard and Louise (Schmitz) Krupp. Dick married his wife Margaret Simeth in 1960. She preceded him in death on October 24, 1968. Dick served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and then worked in Milwaukee for Central Engineering Company for over 20 years as a foreman and a welder and then Simon Arial.
Dick is survived by his daughter Geri Krupp-Gordon (Tim Gordon); his grandsons Ian Gordon, Jared Gordon and Sean Gordon; his friend Mary Kunkel, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Dick enjoyed life to the fullest and loved watching his grandsons play sports, traveling with his daughter and grandsons, spending time with his friend Mary, gardening, playing with family dogs, and golf. The greatest joy in his life was watching his grandsons grow up, whom he loved very much.
A Celebration of Life for Dick will take place on Tuesday, August 31 at 4 PM at Grace Commons with a barbeque to follow. A gathering to visit with family and friends will begin at 3 PM until the start of the Celebration of Life service. Masks will be required to be worn while inside the community for everyone's safety. Please Park in the back parking lot at Grace Commons by the Blu Grotto Entrance and enter Grace Commons from the exterior courtyard. Grace Commons is located at W195 N9550 Rolling Meadow Circle, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Chiara Foundation to benefit staff appreciation at Grace Commons or to the Wisconsin Humane Society. Donations to the Chiara Foundation can be sent to 20875 Crossroads Circle, Suite 400, Waukesha, WI 53186.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the loving staff at both Grace Commons in Menomonee Falls and Preceptor Hospice.