Richard Bishop

Richard J. Bishop, age 71, of Pembine passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2008 at Marquette General Hospital. He was born April 9, 1937 to the late Walter and Margaret (Frank) Bishop. On October 26, 1957 he married Eunice Smith. Richard served in the US Navy completing 35 years of active and reserve duties. Following his service in the Navy, Richard worked for 35 more years for Davis Construction in Green Bay.

He was an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Green Bay and Iron Mountain, serving 20 years as a Pathfinder Director.

Together with his wife Eunice he enjoyed traveling.

He is survived by his wife Eunice; a son Thomas E. (Ann) Bishop of Key West, FL; a daughter Tammy Bishop of Kewaunee, FL; 2 grandchildren: Thomas E. Jr., Bangor, WA, and Richard K., Key West, FL; 2 great-grandchildren: Thomas K. and Richard C. He is further survived by a sister Barbara Wilcox of Seymour.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers: Larry, Robert, and Donald.

Friends may call to Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Sunday, July 6, 2008 from 4 PM to 8 PM. Visitation will continue on Monday, July 7, 2008 from 9:30 AM until the time of services at 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Seymour veterans will be conducting military rites. Burial will take place in the Elmlawn Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com