Richard Anthony Bamke, age 55, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Froedtert in Wauwatosa. He was born on January 17, 1967, in West Bend to Harold and Florence (nee Bricko) Bamke.

Richard enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed NACAR Racing and the Green Bay Packers every week. He also enjoyed yelling at the TV trying to make the calls as if he was the coach. He enjoyed working around the house that the family built together.

Richard is survived by his loving companion and best friend of 30 years, Mary Ann Puls; son Brandon (Derek Holtz) Bamke; stepchildren Janelle Lisko and Mike (Sam) Freitag; grandchildren Kelsey Lisko, Kenna Lisko, Cheyanne Freitag and Austin Freitag; his siblings, Dan (Brenda) Bamke, Dave (Mary) Bamke, Mark (Penny) Bamke, John (Debbie) Bamke. He is further survived by other relatives and friends.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Florence Bamke, sibling Tom Bamke, stepchild Jennifer Freitag.

A Celebration of Richard's Life will be held on August 13th, 2022, at their house W984 Pond Rd Rubicon WI, 53078.

A special thank you to Froedtert in Wauwatosa and the nurses who took care of him during his time there.