Richard E Schorse (1929 - 2002)

Beloved husband, father, grandpa, Richard "Dick" E. Schorse, 73, of Fond du Lac peacefully left his earthly home on Saturday, June 8, 2002, after an extended illness caused by pulmonary fibrosis. He was born Jan. 23, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wis. to the late Erwin and Louise E. (Kuecker) Schorse. A blind date arranged by a friend culminated in marriage to Rosemary E. Rausch on June 27, 1957, in Milwaukee. It was a loving relationship that grew over 45 years. Richard was a graduate of Rufus King High School in Milwaukee and received honors as an All City football player and was a state champion in track. Dick served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and flew B-29s in Okinawa and Korea from 1950-1954. He attended U.S. Air Force Pilot Training School at Vance Air Force Base, Enid, Okla., and University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in accounting. His career as a certified public accountant included 20 years as secretary-treasurer for Sterling Custom Homes. His community activities included membership in the Elks Club as Past Exalted Ruler (1977-1978) and secretary; past president of Toastmasters and the Noon Optimist Club, Fond du Lac Yacht Club, and Trier-Puddy American Legion Post 75. He was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Mary Church. Dick's interests included time spent with his family and friends, playing cards, following favorite sports teams, Lawrence Welk music, and travel with Rosemary. He will be remembered for his kindness, acceptance of others, playing bridge at the Elks on Friday, a generous spirit, and love of dessert. Those who will cherish Dick's memory include Rosemary; his four children, John (Vicki) Schorse of Oshkosh, Mark (Carolyn) Schorse of Fond du Lac, Christopher (Cindy Palabrica) Schorse of Milwaukee, and Mary Schorse (Eden Shand) of Trinidad; and his brother, John Schorse, of Los Angeles, Calif. His nine grandchildren - Tabitha, Rachel, Sara, Joseph, Esther, Anna, Helen, George, and Iain - also will remember and miss him. Services: A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2002, at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Church. The Rev. Victor Capriolo of Holy Family Parish will officiate. Cremation will follow, with inurnment of cremated remains at Estabrooks Cemetery. Visitation: Visitation for Mr. Richard "Dick" E. Schorse is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2002, at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Fond du Lac Elks Club Elevator Fund, St. Agnes Hospice Hope or Holy Family Catholic Community. The family extends sincere thanks to the St. Agnes Hospice staff, family, friends and neighbors who offered assistance and kind words of support. . "Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word". 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.Legacy.com. The Reporter (Fond du Lac, Wisconsin) Tuesday June 11, 2002