Richard T. Hovorka

Aug 3, 1930 – Jan 19, 2008

RACINE – Richard T. Hovorka Sr., 77, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Hospital- All Saints on Saturday, January 19, 2008. He was born in Neillsville, WI on August 3, 1930, the son of the late John and Agnes (nee: Schroder) Hovorka. Mr. Hovorka served his country with the U.S. Army Air Corps. On November 14, 1953, he married the former Patricia Pansch in St. Patrick Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on November 12, 1997. Mr. Hovorka was a longtime truck driver in the Racine-Kenosha area. He was a proud member of the Teamsters Local 43. He also owned and operated Dick’s Reel Repair for over 20 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are his children, Carol (Philip Demski) Hovorka of Racine, Debra (Terry) Aul of Thornton, Colorado, Richard (Gail Baker) Hovorka Jr., and Donna Grissom all of Racine; grandchildren, Christopher (Jennifer) Hovorka, Rebecca Grissom, Amanda Aul, Daniel Aul, Jeremy (Kathy) Hovorka, and Tyra Hovorka; great grandchildren, Christopher Jr., Benjamin, Alyssa, Elijah, Derrek, Mikayla, Rhylee, and Grant; sisters, Margie Galbraith of Racine and Alice Sheean of Delevan. His nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends further survive him. In addition to his parents and beloved wife, his sister Marie Sficos, and brothers, Robert Hovorka Sr. and Allen Hovorka also preceded him in death. His Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at noon. A visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. The family would like to publicly thank Dr. Robert Brown, his staff, and all those who helped Richard and his family during his illness these past few years.

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