Dick was a Waukesha businessman for 34 years. His machine shop, Parameters Industries, Inc., was his lifelong ambition. He was a good friend and employer to many. Dick devoted his life to his wife, his family, his home, and his businesses. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating. He will forever be loved and missed by his wife and family.

He is preceded in death by his father, Henry Schwichtenberg, his mother Gertrude (nee Kamasinski) Schwichtenberg Singer, his brothers Donald (Mary Jane) and David (Lois) Schwichtenberg.

He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife Lorraine (nee Luettgen) Schwichtenberg and his loving children Marjorie Mesa, Rick (Christine) Schwichtenberg, Carol (Shane) Krueger, and Julie (Jason) Brown. He also leaves behind his treasured grandchildren Crystal (Jeremiah), Nick, Ben, Claire, Aaron, Holly, Jimmy, Jillian, and Joey, and his great granddaughters Violet and Daphne. Further survived by numerous friends and family in both Wisconsin and Michigan.

Visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of Funeral Service at 12 PM NOON on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Funeral Home, 121 S Cross St, Oconomowoc. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Food Pantry of Waukesha are appreciated.