Richard Wanous, 74, of Glencoe
Richard George Wanous, 74, of Glencoe, passed away April 21. He was born March 19, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Richard and Sophie (Jaskowiak) Wanous.
Mr. Wanous grew up in Silver Lake and graduated from high school there with the class of 1962. He briefly attended St. Cloud State University, but returned back home to own and operate his own dairy and beef cattle farm for the next 55 years.
Mr. Wanous was married Dec. 19, 1970, to Janice Popp in Hutchinson and together they raised four children.
He enjoyed tending his garden, caring for his animals and working on projects around the house and farm. Mr. Wanous was a natural handyman and outdoorsman. In his spare time, you could find him fishing, hunting, and visiting friends and neighbors. Conversation was never hard for Richard, and he could spend hours socializing with anyone he met. Mr. Wanous loved spending time with his family, especially making memories with his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Sophie; and brother-in-law, Gary Holden.
Mr. Wanous is survived by his children, Keri (Adam) Hickle, Michelle Wanous, Richard “Mike” (Holly) Wanous, and Juli (Brad) Zahler; grandchildren, Alyssa, Tyler, and Lexie Grutt; Quincy, Clancy, Remington, and Colbi Shelp; William and Olivia Wanous; Reed, Bode, and Kyra Zahler; sisters, Darlene (Robert) Dahlman, and Judy Holden; and his golden retriever and most loyal companion, Sammy.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 25, 5 to 8 p.m., at the Maresh Funeral Home in Silver Lake. Funeral service will be held Friday, April 26, 11 a.m., with visitation one-hour prior at Maresh Funeral Home.
