Richard Leon Parrell, age 87, passed away on Dec. 23, 2018.  Although he was not rich, nor famous, Richard lived a full life of love.  A wonderful husband, father, brother and grandfather, he enjoyed a world of simplicity and modesty, escaping to the woods and water to fish and hunt.  Dick was born Mar. 10, 1931 in Mazomanie to the late Martin Louis and Marie Veronica (Hoven) Parrell.  He graduated from Mazomanie High School where he excelled at football.  Following High School he served in the U.S. Army, based in Germany during WWII.  Upon returning home, Richard married Margie F. Dietrich on Aug. 25, 1956 at St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Mazomanie.  Together they shared a life of hard work, family, their beloved cats and other animals, traveling together, and their 15 acre farm in Vermont Township.  Dick worked for Wisconsin Bell and AT&T for 36 years providing telephone service to the surrounding area.

Dick is survived by his wife, Marge; son, John (Sue); granddaughter, Danielle; sister, Betty Johnson; other relatives and friends.  We will see you again.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a sister, Joan Moc.

A prayer service will be led by Fr. Osvaldo Briones at 11:00 am on Dec. 29, 2018 at Hooverson Funeral Home, Hwy 14 West, Mazomanie.  A visitation will be held from 9:00 am until the time of service.

Dick's family would like to acknowledge and thank Ingleside Manor, and Dr. Joseph Berg for their compassionate care and giving a little of dad back.