Minerva Richards Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Minerva Richards of Madison, Wisconsin, who passed away on July 2, 2025, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Minerva Richards to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Minerva had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Minerva may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lester Richards and Melinda Richards (Lean); her close friend Gretta Pugh; and her brother Jim Richards. She is survived by: her wife Gail Gaustad; and her daughter Marcie Pugh. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue or to the St. Stephen's Church Food Pantry, Monona.
