Richard Louis Wiese

Richard Wiese, 86, passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2015.

Richard began his life on his father’s dairy farm in Illinois where he fed and milked the cows and helped his father deliver milk and other dairy products. He was in the United States Army during the Korean War where he attained the rank of Sergeant.
Richard was a self-employed salesman in the seed production industry which took him to Arizona and finally Texas. He eventually started a business in the oil and natural gas industry in Texas in which he sold oil and natural gas wells to individual investors.
Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, sports, and spending time with loved ones. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in sporting events whenever possible. He was a supporter of TCU football and baseball; as well as the Texas Rangers. He was able to travel the world including Europe and the Holy Land.
Richard never met a stranger and could talk to anyone. He loved to tell stories and joke around with people and loved ones. It did not matter the location; he would strike up a conversation about anything with anyone. Richard loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was a man of faith which he maintained to the end. He could light up a room with his bright smile and booming voice.
Richard left this mortal world to be with the saints in heaven with his wife, LaVerne, by his side.
Richard was preceded in death by his father, Clarence John Wiese, mother, Helen Stenzel Wiese, and brother Mark Wiese; all of Illinois. He is survived by sisters Lois Floming (Wilbur) of Illinois; Lucille Radke (Ted) of Canada; Jean Henry (John) of Missouri; Jane Tofanelli of Illinois; Linda Gillet (Peter) of Illinois; and Karen Adamson (Gary) of Illinois. Sister-In-Law Julie Wiese of Illinois. Daughters, Christine Hermansen (Brian) of Illinois; Helen Griffith (Jim) of Florida. Sons, Greg Wiese (Jeneene) of Wisconsin; Paul Wiese of Wisconsin. Step-Daughter, Cheryl Applewhite (Charles) of Texas. He had 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was also an uncle and friend to many.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at Lucas Funeral Home, Keller. Interment: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.

Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Lucas Funeral Home - Keller (817)753-6800