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Richard A. Niestrom
1937 - 2025
BORN
1937
DIED
2025
FUNERAL HOME
14075 West North Avenue
Brookfield, Wisconsin
UPCOMING SERVICE
Visitation
Nov. 2, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Becker Ritter Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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Born to Eternal Life on Friday, October 10, 2025 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Rita (nee McGuire) for 59 years. Loving father of Rich (Debbie), Mary (Rod) Rossi, and Nancy (Mike) Star. Dear grandfather of Kate, Kevin (Therese), Matt, Zach, Danny, Tori, Mia, and Melanie. Loving brother of Don (the late Marie) Niestrom and brother-in-law of Patricia Durkin. Preceded in death by his parents David and Mary Niestrom. Also loved by many other friends and relatives.
Gathering at Becker Ritter Funeral Home, 14075 W. North Avenue, Brookfield, WI 53005, on Sunday, November 2, 2025 10AM-12PM. Funeral Service at 12PM.
Dick was born and raised on the southside of Chicago where he attended Mt. Carmel High School. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1958-1960.
Dick loved his dear wife Rita, his family, friends and golf.
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