Richard “Dick” M. Lensmire, age 79, left us on December 11, 2025, at his home in Stangelville, Wisconsin. Born on March 2, 1946, to the late Richard and Emily (Krall) Lensmire. Richard married Marilyn Krines on September 10, 1966, and together they made their home in Stangelville.

Dick was a hard worker throughout his life, starting out as a cheesemaker with Ellisville Dairy Co-op before transitioning to a career as a truck driver with Bumper to Bumper. He also contributed his skills to the Department of Agriculture.

Dick enjoyed the moments spent sharing lively roundtable discussions in neighborhood garages, where laughter and friendships were grown and strengthened. A true sports aficionado, he delighted in cheering for the Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, and the Milwaukee Brewers, with friends. He loved playing cards with family and friends, creating memories that will be carried on in stories shared for years to come.

Family was everything to Richard. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather who put his loved ones at the forefront of his life. He also shared a strong bond with his faith, proudly serving as a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters.

Dick is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn of 59 years; children, Tammy Mleziva (Brad Phillips), Denmark, Brian Lensmire, Stangelville, Kelly (Kurt) Johnson, Minneapolis, Laurie Lensmire (Jason Krueger), Madison, Jason (Michele) Lensmire, Kewaunee, Chris Lensmire, Stangelville; granddaughter, Emily Mleziva; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Nancy Lensmire, Luxemburg, Tony Vanderbloemen, Green Bay, Joan (Gerald) Ledvina, Luxemburg, Rita (Merlin) Pribyl, Denmark, Betsy Allen, Green Bay, Karen Pelishek, Kewaunee, as well as by nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Emily Lensmire; brothers, Donald (Lovie) Lensmire, Gerald Lensmire; sisters LaVerne (Eugene) Jerovetz, Carol Vanderbloemen; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Anastasia (Estel) Krines; step mother-in-law, Margaret Krines; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Sandy (Bob) Ledvina, Ralph Allen, and Dan Pelishek; nieces, Susan Ledvina, Sheila Hoppe, and Mary Beth Ledvina.

A visitation will take place Friday, December 19, 2025, from 9:00 am – 10:45 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pilsen. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am with Fr. Dennis Drury and Deacon Dave Scheuer officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services, Kewaunee, is assisting the family. Online condolences can be shared at KinnardFCS.com.

The family wishes to extend a thank you to Officers Tuttle and Johnson and County Rescue for your support and care, and to all of the doctors and caregivers who provided excellent care to Richard over the last years.