Richard J. Harvey

Richard J. Harvey, 80, of Antigo, died Tues. Nov. 30, 2010 at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Harvey was born on July 29, 1930 in Antigo to the late Reuben Forest and Hazel (Stever) Harvey. On May 15, 1949 Richard married Nathalie Gee in Antigo at First Baptist Church. Richard and Nathalie lived in various places including Fargo and Morehead, ND; Leech Lake, MN; returning to Wisconsin and living in Pulaski, Green Bay, White Lake and Antigo.He then worked for Wilke Windows. Richard traveled the country working as a troubleshooter repairing windows and doors for Marmet Corporation. After retirement, Richard and Nathalie traveled for nine years in their fifth wheel throughout the country. This was a very special time for them.Richard enjoyed the nature. Hunting and fishing were favorite past times. He enjoyed tying flies and selling them. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Richard was a member of Four Corners Assembly of God Church in White Lake. His church was very dear to him. He loved music and had a talent for playing the rythym bones.In addition to his wife, survivors include 2 daughters; Cheri' Pontefract of Antigo and Jacqulyn (Mark) Waggoner of Green Bay; 2 sons; Richard John II "Dee Jay" (Tina) Harvey of Seward, Alaska and Harlold Charles Harvey of Deerbrook, a daughter-in-law; Susan Wigdahl Harvey of Fargo, ND; 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, 2 sisters; Marion (George) Burmeister of Arbor Vitae and Lucille Polling of Rollins, WY.Richard was preceded in death by a son Ricardo Jaun; 3 sisters; Beatrice, Leona, and Evelyn and 4 brothers; Forest, Harold, Robert, and Reuben.