Richard Everard

Richard J. Everard, 80, Seymour, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, March 17, 2016 after a long battle with multiple illnesses. Rich was born on December 12, 1935 and was 1 of 9 children. He was the son of the late Theodore and Virginia (Neuens) Everard. Rich married Genevieve (Jenny) Sobiek on October 9, 1954. He was a loving father of 10 children. Rich farmed his entire life and also worked outside of the farm including the Green Bay Foundry and the Seymour Co-Op. Rich loved spending time with his family, bowling, playing cards, and putting his hand on his grandchildren's head and then hugging them.
Rich is survived by his wife, Jenny; children: Nancy (Jamie) Cornwell, Judy (Ralph) Daoust, Richard Peter Everard, Joe (Cheryl) Everard, Tim (Trisha Bohm) Everard, Cathy (Mike) Tabbert, Polly Everard, Wendy Carpenter, Peggy (Randy) Zeuske, Tom (Dawn) Everard; his brother, Ted Everard; and sisters: La Verne Hansen and Jo Anne Elbe; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Dorothy (Howard) Daoust and Robert (Nancy) Sobieck. Rich and Jenny have 27 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Cornwell; his parents: Theodore and Virginia Everard; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Bernard and Mary Sobiek; brother, Gerald (Germaine) Everard; sisters: Rosie (Mike) Nikodem, Vivian (Leland) Hansen, Frances (Henry) Bukoske, Elaine (Harold) Sobiek; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law: Ervin Lemerond, Sally Everard and Ronald Elbe.
Friends may call at St. John Catholic Church, Seymour on Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 4:00-7:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue at St. John Catholic Church, Seymour on Monday, March 21, 2016 from 9:00-11:00 am with a Christian burial Mass at 11:00 am with Father Brian Belongia officiating. Entombment will take place at the Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum-Bay Settlement. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcer.com .
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting with the arrangements.
We want to thank Dr. Anthony Jaslowski for his care, compassion and thoughtfulness for Dad, Seymour Prevea and Unity Hospice Care, you were wonderful!
Richard (Dad) will be remembered for his wit, smart remarks and laughter.