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Richard A. Dick Meneau

Richard A. Dick Meneau

FENCE, Wis. — Richard A. Dick Meneau, 81, of Fence, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at Maplewood Villa in Armstrong Creek, Wis. Richard was born Dec. 29, 1937, in Two Rivers, Wis., son of the late Arnold and Pearl (Rhode) Meneau. He was united in marriage to Mary Peg Winkel in Green Bay, Wis., on Jan. 15, 1977.

Richard was raised in Two Rivers, and graduated high school from St. Nazianz Seminary in St. Nazianz, Wis., in 1956.

In 1960 he earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minn.

In 1964 he earned a master of divinity and was ordained a Catholic priest in the Diocese of Green Bay. He served 11 years in the active ministry in various Northeast Wisconsin parishes, including St. Patrick in Green Bay and Lourdes Academy in Oshkosh, Wis., with a focus on religious education.

He continued his education while serving as a priest, earning a master’s degree in religious education from the University of Seattle in 1972 and a master’s degree in education from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1975 when he left the active ministry and entered public education.

Dick became a K-12 guidance counselor in the Cambria-Friesland School District in 1976. In 1979 he became certified from UW-Madison as a K-12 principal and district administrator and added the titles of 6-12 principal and athletic director. In 1980 he accepted a position in the Prentice School District, where he served as high school principal and athletic director for 26 years. In 2006 he retired to his cottage on Lake Hilbert in Fence.

Throughout his life, Dick had many hobbies which included waterskiing, scuba diving, judo, golf, fishing, gardening, playing piano, guitar and accordion, and coaching his sons’ basketball, tee ball, and little league baseball teams. He was a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers fan and even attended the famous Ice Bowl. He will be remembered by most for his sense of humor, work ethic, leadership, and remaining true to his convictions.

Dick is survived by his wife, Peg of Fence; four sons, Aaron of Green Bay, Matthew (fiancée Brittany) of Blaine, Minn., Phillip (Ashley) of Portland, Ore.,, and Mark (Megan) of Hartford, Wis.; and four grandchildren: Anysah, Tiffany, Mason and Mackenzie.

Many nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Pearl Meneau; and his siblings, LeRoy, Donald, Clarence and Arlene.

There will be a gathering to celebrate Dick’s life this summer with the date and time to be announced.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.roubalfuneralhome.com.

The family wishes to thank the staffs of both Maplewood Villa and Northern Hospice of Rhinelander, Wis., for the amazing care they provided.

Roubal Funeral Home of Wausaukee, Wis., is assisting the family with arrangements.