1969
Richard
2024
Richard Krackow
December 31, 1969 — April 25, 2024
Richard ‘Dick’ Krackow, 79, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of April 25, 2024. He was born July 23, 1944 in Arcadia, WI, the son of Henry and Esther (Putz) Krackow.
Dick had many ventures throughout his life, but none compare to his love for sheep farming. While in high school he was involved with the local 4H program and found his true calling as a shepherd. While this was his deepest passion, he also had business ventures related to antiquities, real estate, English Setter hunting dogs and auctioneering. Whether at the auction house, or somewhere in the community, many enjoyed the lively and light hearted atmosphere his auctions brought. Breeding and raising purebred English Setters also became a very enjoyable venture, with many puppies dispersed throughout the country. For many fall seasons he could be found in field or forest, his flock of hunting dogs at his feet, chasing grouse and pheasant. Dick’s real estate ventures within Arcadia and the surrounding area were also known to many and had lasting impact for the community, including multiple apartment complexes and numerous property exchanges from one generation of home or business owners to the next.
The farm, in the family for 100+ years, will remain in the family. It will be maintained by nephew Rodney (Sharon) Malpert, great nephew Bradley (Heather) Malpert, their three children, and great nephew Adam (Kirsten) Malpert.
Surviving family include his niece Marsha Ballentine (Krackow); nephew Rodney (Sharon) Malpert; nephew Lonnie (Debra) Krackow; niece Cindy Curran (Malpert); nephew Glenn (Julie) Krackow; niece Renee Malpert; niece Jenny (Buddy) Huckabee. He is also survived by numerous great and several great-great nieces and nephews, as well as one great-great-great nephew.
Preceding Dick in death were his parents Henry and Esther Krackow, two brothers, Glenn and Lyle Krackow, his sister-in-law and Lyle’s wife, Elaine Krackow, his sister, Lois (Krackow) Irick, and his niece Kathy Krackow.
Per Dick’s wishes, there is to be no ceremony. Rather, a large get together will be held for all friends and family at the family farm on a later date. Dick’s memory will forever live on within the hearts and minds of his ‘flock’.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com .
Dick had many ventures throughout his life, but none compare to his love for sheep farming. While in high school he was involved with the local 4H program and found his true calling as a shepherd. While this was his deepest passion, he also had business ventures related to antiquities, real estate, English Setter hunting dogs and auctioneering. Whether at the auction house, or somewhere in the community, many enjoyed the lively and light hearted atmosphere his auctions brought. Breeding and raising purebred English Setters also became a very enjoyable venture, with many puppies dispersed throughout the country. For many fall seasons he could be found in field or forest, his flock of hunting dogs at his feet, chasing grouse and pheasant. Dick’s real estate ventures within Arcadia and the surrounding area were also known to many and had lasting impact for the community, including multiple apartment complexes and numerous property exchanges from one generation of home or business owners to the next.
The farm, in the family for 100+ years, will remain in the family. It will be maintained by nephew Rodney (Sharon) Malpert, great nephew Bradley (Heather) Malpert, their three children, and great nephew Adam (Kirsten) Malpert.
Surviving family include his niece Marsha Ballentine (Krackow); nephew Rodney (Sharon) Malpert; nephew Lonnie (Debra) Krackow; niece Cindy Curran (Malpert); nephew Glenn (Julie) Krackow; niece Renee Malpert; niece Jenny (Buddy) Huckabee. He is also survived by numerous great and several great-great nieces and nephews, as well as one great-great-great nephew.
Preceding Dick in death were his parents Henry and Esther Krackow, two brothers, Glenn and Lyle Krackow, his sister-in-law and Lyle’s wife, Elaine Krackow, his sister, Lois (Krackow) Irick, and his niece Kathy Krackow.
Per Dick’s wishes, there is to be no ceremony. Rather, a large get together will be held for all friends and family at the family farm on a later date. Dick’s memory will forever live on within the hearts and minds of his ‘flock’.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com .
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