RICHARD QUALE
February 15, 1959 - March 09, 2023
Obituary
Richard Quale passed away on March 9th, 2023, at his home in Greenville, Wisconsin. He was born on February 15, 1959, to David and Dorothy Quale. He spent his childhood and early adult years in the Milwaukee area before relocating to the Fox Valley in 1997.
After graduating from Homestead High School in Mequon, Richard (Dick) got his business degree from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. After several jobs in the electronics field and helping companies grow during the development and expanding use of computers, he took a job as the purchasing manager at Plexus and moved his young family up to Neenah.
Dick always had a project going and rarely sat down, except when on his beloved riding lawn mower. He enjoyed the process of DIY jobs and loved to fix and build things in his basement workshop. Early in the relationship with his future wife, he prepared her by stating that during the summer, he could be found on the golf course and in the cooler months, he would be on the ice at the curling club. Both of these interests he pursued with enthusiasm and zest.
He enjoyed traveling and whether canoeing and fishing in Canada or bringing his clubs along to Scotland, he incorporated physical activities into the trips. As his children grew, he took pleasure in sharing his interests with them. He was delighted to attend his sons' events and proud of their accomplishments.
Dick is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kathy Quale, and by his sons, David (fiancee Morgan Loomis), Patrick, and Jonathan. He is further survived by his brothers, Steven and John (Sara Osborne). He is preceded in death by his parents.
The funeral service will be held at Noon on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, 200 Church St., Neenah, with Rev. Kimbrel Johnson officiating. The visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 AM until the hour of service.
The family would like to acknowledge the great programming and services here in the Appleton area for those who suffer from Dementia. We are very fortunate. In lieu of flowers (really), please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Association or Fox Valley Memory Project.