Richard E. Beightol Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on October 8, 2025, at the age of 92, Richard E. Beightol (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Richard departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Richard. Though Richard may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his sons, Michael Howard (Cassidy Towne), David John (Ann Ryland), Daniel Richard (Jennifer LeMert) and Scott Christopher (Desiree Erickson); and his great grandchild Dick. He was also cherished by his wife, sons and daughters-in-law, Dick is survived by 11 grandchildren.
Memorials in Dick's name may be made to the Milwaukee Public Museum's Future Museum project: Please make checks payable to Historic Haymarket Milwaukee and mail to Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53233; or give online at mpm.edu/wisconsin-wonders/make-a-gift.
