Richard J. Muraski, of Bryant, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan. He was 63 years old. He was born on July 26, 1949 in Antigo, a son of Emily (Guenther) Muraski of Polar and the late John Muraski. He married Patricia Noskowiak on June 8, 1974 at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in Antigo. She survives.

He was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1967.
He served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971 having attained the rank of sergeant. He received the bronze star accommodations for heroic achievement while in Viet Nam.

Following military service he worked as a mechanic, logged for several years and worked at Pleasant View grade school. He owned and operated a carpentry business for a number of years. From 1985 to 1995 he worked at Merit Gear in Antigo. In 1995 he became cofounder and Vice President of Northland Heat Treating in Antigo. A position he held until his death.

Mr. Muraski had served on the town of Antigo volunteer fire department.

He enjoyed the outdoors and time spent with family. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and socializing.

Survivors including his wife and mother are four sons Kevin (Amiee) Muraski, Weston, Jason (Kirstin) Muraski, Antigo, Chad (Jolene) Muraski, Antigo, Derek (fiancee' Alyssa Kryka) Muraski, Polar; a grandchild Cade Muraski;

a sister Karen (Steve) Widder, Polar; two brothers James (Leann) Muraski, Polar, Ronald Muraski, Polar; his mother-in-law Elizabeth Noskowiak of Antigo along with the Noskowiak family.

In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a daughter Trisha in infancy; a grandchild Kenton Muraski, at birth; and father-in-law, Daniel Noskowiak.

A funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with Rev. Jeremiah Worman officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery where Antigo veterans will conduct military rites.

Visitation will be 3 - 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9 - 10 a.m. on Monday also at the funeral home.

A wake service will be held Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

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