Richard W. Growth

89, Appleton, passed away on May 7, 2023. Richard was born in Appleton on May 15, 1933, to the late Richard and Rose (Steigenberger) Growth. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force in Korea and Maine. After his military service, Richard worked as a technical writer in Long Island, NY for five years. He then moved back to Appleton where he taught mathematics at Fox Valley Technical College for many years.

He is survived by grand nieces and nephews, good friends, Judi O'Brien, Leo Fuerst, Jennifer and John Edmondson, Eric Knutson, and others – many thanks.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Lucille Sommers and Ione Luebke-Wells; a niece, Luanne Zimdars and three nephews: Dennis Luebke, Jim Luebke and Jim Sommers.

Per Richard's wishes, he will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Appleton privately.