Richard Anthony Parilek, of Antigo, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at his home. He was 78 years old. He was born on June 13, 1937 in Antigo, a son of the late James and Blanche (Soulek) Parilek. He married Dorothy Bostwick on April 11, 1959 at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo. She survives.
He attended St. Hyacinth Catholic School and was in the first graduating 8th grade class from St. Mary's Catholic School. He graduated from Antigo High School in 1956.
Mr. Parilek took over his father's dairy farm in 1959 and farmed until his retirement in 1996. He was a member of the Associated Milk Producers Inc., Dairy Herd Improvement Association, Agricultural Soil Conservation Service, Holstein Friesian, and was a Voting Delegate for Farm Bureau of Wisconsin.
He was a member of SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church, the Monsignor Conrad Saile Council 1002 Knights of Columbus, Antigo Co-op Oil Association and Bryant Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club. He was PTO president for Spring Valley Elementary School for four years and was a Future Farmers of America Alumni.
Mr. Parilek enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, telling stories, riding in his golf cart and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved to cook, having cooked for many family weddings and other large functions.
In addition to his wife, survivors include six daughters, Deborah (Clarence "Harry") VanVonderen, of Antigo, Donna (Jerome) Remington of Antigo, Denise (Paul) Meister of Bryant, Diane (Michael) Preboski of Antigo, Dorothy (John) Rustick of Antigo, Dawn (Andrew) Moczynski of Bryant; three sons, Richard (Kathryn) Parilek Jr. of Antigo, Robert (Pamela) Parilek of Antigo and Randy Parilek of Bryant; 16 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Delores Parilek of Green Bay and Patricia Kreger of Park Falls; and a brother-in-law, Raymond (Grace) Bostwick of Lily.
He was preceded in death by his brother, James Parilek, Jr.; three sisters, Mary Spychalla, Rose Schmidt and Eleanor Steinke.
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. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. and Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home. A parish wake service will be held on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
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So sorry we could not make the wake for Dick! Good guy! Sorry to see him go. Thoughts and prayers with all of you in this time of loss. Bob and Mary Curran
Preb, Diane and kids
Bob, Pam and kids
Extended Parilek family
Our thoughts and prayers to you all on the death of your Dad/Grandpa. It's never an easy task saying goodbye to his earthly presence but we do know that he is now in the loving arms of God the Father and that one day we will be reunited again. The family continues for eternity. For that we are grateful. Ours prayers for peace and comfort as you support each other during this difficult time.
My condolences to the whole family, you will be in my prayers.
Dear Dorothy, so sorry to read about your husband's death. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Our sympathy to you Dorothy and your family.
May God give you extra care in this troubled time.
my condolences to the entire family especially my good friend Randy. may God bring you peace and comfort in your time of Sorrow,you are all in my prayers.
Donna and entire family. I remember the days when we would hang out and your Dad always had a smile on his face and laughter in his heart! He will be missed by any one who knew him. My prayers go out to your entire family during this time. Love you all and hope to see you this summer.
Sherri Difloe
Dorothy and family:
My sincere condolences to all of you. My heart goes out to you at this time of sadness
Dorothy,So sorry to hear of your dads passing.My deepest and sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Our family. Missing a few and we added a few babies with a couple on the way!
Denise and family~
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know from the way you have always talked about your Pop, that you have fond memories and will miss him terribly. Praying that your memories help you through this difficult time....
With prayers, sympathy and love
Our beautiful family. We may be missing a few, there were babies added and more on the way.
You will always be my angel Grandpa! We love you!
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