"So sorry Brian. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family in the weeks and months ahead."
In loving memory of
Richard E. Marceau
April 28, 1926 - July 28, 2020
Richard E. Marceau, 94, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully July 28, 2020 at Ridgecrest Village in Davenport, Iowa. No public visitation is planned and no memorials are requested. Condolences and memories can be shared at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Richard was born on April 28, 1926, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Edward and Vera (Hillyer) Marceau. He graduated from high school and after graduation, he enlisted in the Navy. When his service was complete he enrolled at the University of Minnesota and graduated with a Business degree.
On August 28, 1948, Richard married Donna Rae Belitz, the beginning of a 63 year marriage. He was a true partner in raising his family with Donna. He also was an ambitious businessman. Through the next decades he worked for Red Owl Foods and Honeywell. He moved the family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and began work at Sola Basic Industries, General Signal and upon retirement in 1991, Richard was President and COO of Briggs and Stratton Corporation.
He is survived by one sister, Mary (Marceau) Dowdle, five sons, Kirk (Beth) Marceau, Brian Marceau, David Marceau, Paul (Dawn) Marceau and Jim Marceau. He will also be missed by five Grandchildren and six Great-grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Donna.
The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.
Tributes
"Brian...so sorry for your loss. "
"Brian and family, Our sincere sympathy is extended to all of you at this difficult time."
"Paul & Jim - I will always remember your father as wonderful human being and a terrific boss, who always seemed to know precisely when to loosen the reins and when to pull them in. He was a true \'people person\' who will continually hold a place in our thoughts and prayers. Craig Reynolds"
"Marceau Family May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful Memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived..... God Bless All, Love & Prayers Mary Anne Butscher Fox Point, Wisconsin 53217 "
"Brian, sending thoughts and prayers in the loss of your father Richard."
"Dear Brian-so sorry to read of your dad\'s passing-he led a very successful and long life..Condolences to you!"
"Dear Brian-so sorry to read of your dad\'s passing-he led a very successful and long life..Condolences to you!"