Richard M. (Dick) Campfield was born in Elroy, Wis., on May 8, 1920, to Archie C. and Ida Marx. He was married to Margaret (Peg) for nearly 60 years, was the father of Richard (Kathy), Barbara, Roger (Debbie), Roland (Sandy), Joan (David) Zittnan, Dennis, Diane (Kurt) Kelley, and Dean, and the cherished grandfather of Jason (Kathy) Campfield, Jill (Jeff) Richey, Jana (fiance Danny) Cvetkoski, Jessica (Brad) Schroeder, Justin (Melissa) Campfield, Aaron Zittnan, Alysse (Jake) Thibodeau, Adam Zittnan, Alex (fiancee Emily), and Patrick Kelley. He is further survived by great-grandchildren Cleighton Cvetkoski, Teddy Campfield and Clancy Richey.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Peg; and all his siblings, Geneva Walker, David Campfield, Mary Frohmader and Carol Wagner. He is survived by dear in-laws, Dorothy and Carl Franzen, Sally and Russell Westphal, and Judy and Darrell Roy, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Richard was graduated from Kendall High School in 1938, and then was employed by the railroad in Milwaukee. He was drafted into the Army in 1941 and served stateside and in New Guinea in the South Pacific. After discharge, he met Peg in Milwaukee, and they were married in Crystal Falls, Mich. Richard was a proud, lifelong member of the William J. Schriver American Legion Post 309 for more than 65 years.
Richard and Peg lived on the farm in Kendall, and he worked at Fort McCoy as a civilian with the Army Engineers for 21 years. After retiring, he worked on the farm and became the town chairman of the Town of Glendale. In Richard’s words, “I worked with citizens of the Town of Glendale to build a town shop, and we were able to raise $100,000 and built the shop without borrowing any money. The building was a great success for the town, a place for meeting and voting, plenty the size to handle our machinery.”
Following that, Richard was voted as a representative on the Monroe County Board and was a member for eight years, serving his community.
Richard and Peg spent winters in both Florida and Arizona for more than 20 years, where they met many friends and truly enjoyed retirement.
A funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 28, at Evangelical Free Church, 104 E. Hall St., Kendall. Pastor Robert Waschek will officiate. Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery, with military honors by the William J. Schriver American Legion Post 309.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at the church on Monday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service.
The Smith-Nelson Funeral Home, 112 E. S. Railroad St., Kendall, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Kendall Public Library, 110 W. South Railroad St., Kendall, WI 54638 or the Wounded Warrior Project, National Processing Center, P.O. Box 758540, Topeka, KS 66675-8540.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Bertie Dietzman, her family, and all of the incredible staff at Close to Home in Tomah (especially the cooks – his absolute favorites!). They all cared for Richard like he was family for more than 3 years.
Also, thanks to all of the staff at Heritage Manor in Elroy, where Richard spent the final months of his life. We all appreciate your caring and compassion.
