Joseph L. Richart Obituary
We bid farewell to Joseph L. Richart (Watertown, Wisconsin), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 8, 2025 at the age of 94. Joseph touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph L. Richart to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Richart and Gertrude Richart; his former wife Joanne Aufdermauer; his wife Helen Hawkins; his siblings, Alice Marie Richart, Raeann Danner, John Richart and Richard Richart; and his brothers-in-law, Fredrick Pagel, Wayne Danner, Bud Aufdermauer and David Moore.
He is survived by: his children, David Richart of Watertown, Jeff Richart (Cindy LaCosse) of Hampshire, IL and Kathy Krone of Arlington Heights, IL; his stepchildren, Diane Hawkins of Ohio and David Hawkins of Florida; his grandchildren, Jennifer Krone, Rick Wesolek, Brooke Wieder (Max), Chloe Richart, Logan Richart and Laine Buffington (Eric); his great grandchild Hailey; his close friend Joan Weitzer; his daughter-in-law Julie Kussman; his siblings, Audrey Pagel, Jim Richart (Patty) and Paulette Timm (Dennis); and his sisters-in-law, Ruth Richart, Pat Richart and Mary Moore. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Bernard Church (114 S Church St, Watertown, WI 53094). A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A Mass will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
If desired, memorials may be given to the charity of your choice. The family has chosen to send donations to Donate To The Charity Of Your ChoiceDonate Now (https://donate.mytributegift.org).
