Mr. Richard M. Filing

December 12, 1933 - November 17, 2016

Richard Melvin Filing, 82, of Kewaunee, Wi, an amazing husband, father, and friend passed away on November 17, 2016. He was born on December 12, 1933 in Akron, OH, the youngest of five children. Richard graduated from Kent State University and served in the U.S. Navy. He was married for 56 years to his wife Phyllis. Following his 31 year career with Montgomery Ward (later General Electric), Richard and Phyllis finalized restoration of an 1841 log cabin and 5-acre farm. He often said, "I am busier now than when I was working". He was ever present for his family, coaching sports, providing advise or being a sounding board. The model for others to emulate. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Robert and Mary Alice (Sabetta) Filing; mother-in-law, Hazel Marie Boggs; siblings, Philip Robert Jr., Donald E., Philip, and sister Irene R. Filing; sister-in-law, Charlotte Doddroe; brothers-in-law, Geiger Ray Jr. (Clara), Phillip Young, James Dorsey Doddroe, and Jack Leonard; niece Amy; and numerous cousins. Survivors include his loving wife, Phyllis Y.; children, Lisa Marie Filing and Stephen Philip (Polly), granddaughter, Emilia Leigh Filing; sister-in-law, Linda (Art) Jencks; nephews, Douglas, Dennis, Donald (Deb), Daniel, David Filing, Tony (Carin) Doddroe; great nephews and nieces; and many cousins. A celebration of Richard's life is planned for the summer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Kewaunee Area Ambulance Service at 613 Dodge St., Kewaunee, WI 54216. To leave a memory on Richard's Tribute wall please visit www.hansenfuneralservice.com.