Obituary of Richard L. Piertiz

Richard "Dick" �Pieritz, age 71, of Cambridge, died Friday, April 3, 2009 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Center in Madison.� He was born January 30, 1938 in Fort Atkinson the son of Fred and Gertrude (Pitzner) Pieritz.� He graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1956, and then studied while serving an apprenticeship to be a tool and die maker.� Dick served in the National Guard during the Berlin Crisis.� He married Beverly Sleaver on June 28, 1958 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson where he continued to be a member.� Together they enjoyed and lived on Lake Ripley in Cambridge.� Dick worked at Imperial Stamp and Engraving in Janesville until retiring in 1997. �Dick is survived by his wife Bev of Cambridge. Sister: Gail (Dave) Seavert of Fort Atkinson Mother-In-Law: Maybelle Sleaver of Fort Atkinson Sister-In-Law: Barbara (Dean) Bellcour of Montana 2 Brothers-In-Law: Bob (Lois) Sleaver of Helenville ������������������������������� Bill (Carol) Sleaver of Fort Atkinson Aunt: Gwen Pitzner of Fort Atkinson Nephews: Scott, Steve (Dawn), and Stan (Kelly) Sleaver Nieces: Kelly (Jason King) Bellcour, and Kim Sleaver He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. �Dick was preceded in death by his parents, and one niece: Wendy Sleaver. �Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Bryan Engfer and Rev. Bill Beyer co-officiating.� Friends may call from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church. �Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society, or Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Center.