Richard Nachtwey

March 14, 1939 - June 8, 2014

Richard “Dick” R. Nachtwey, 75, Green Bay passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 8, 2014. Dick was born on March 14, 1939 in Bellevue the son of the now late Clem and Caroline (Guns) Nachtwey. He was a graduate of East High School. On August 22, 1959 he married the former Carol Ritchie. Dick was employed as a Fire Fighter with the Green Bay Fire Department for over 25 years. After retirement he worked as a custodian at Bethel Baptist Church. Most important to him was his relationship with his Savior the Lord Jesus Christ. Dick is survived by his loving wife Carol; six children Steven Nachtwey; Scott (Paula) Nachtwey; Kurt Nachtwey; Theresa Quigley; Chris Nachtwey and his special friend Sarah; Renee’ Nachtwey and her special friend George, 13 grandchildren Melanie, Kristen, Abigail, Emma, Dustin, Desirae, Sarah, Brent, Cole, Mikayla, Mason, Celsie, Brianna, 1 great-grandson Colton, his mother-in-law Della Ritchie, 3 sisters-in-law Karen Lefebvre, Suzanne (Brian) Renard, Julie Ritchie, 2 brothers-in-law Wade (Rosemary) Ritchie, David (Mary) Ritchie. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by 1 brother and 1 sister-in-law Raymond (Violet) VandenLangenberg, 3 sisters and 3 brothers-in-law Sylvia (Bud) Geurts, Ella (Aloysius) Greatens, Agnes (Howard) VanRite, Gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Bethel Baptist Catholic Church 1601 Libal Street. A Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. with Pastor Kirk Leach officiating. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy a Memorial Fund has been established in his name.