Royce "Dick" Richard Putnman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Royce “Dick” Richard Putnam age 82, of Ashland, formerly of Fifield, died on Thursday March 5, 2015at Birchhaven assisted living in Ashland. He was born on September 2, 1932 in Park Falls, the son of Royce and Elsie (Andrus) Putnam. His early life and schooling were in Fifield. On November 15, 1952 he married Virgillia R. “Jill” Sura in Fifield. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Korean War. He worked as a lumberjack, a tunnel worker, and retired from C.G. Brettings as a machinist. After his retirement he spent time working on the Ocker farm in Fifield. He is survived by: (5)sons: Bob (Judy) Putnam of Ashland Jim Putnam of Cornucopia Don (Sue) Putnam of Oshkosh Dennis Putnam of Ashland Richard Putnam of Maplewood, MN (11)grandchildren: Heidi (Jeff) Oliphant, Bobby (Kaye) Putnam, Sarah Putnam, Jennifer (Seth) Weisinger, Mitch (Lacy) Putnam, Joshua Putnam, Ryan Putnam, Nicole Putnam, Jeannine (Charles Sutton) Putnam, Daniel (Krystina) Putnam, Marques (Allie) Putnam (4)great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Virgillia Putnam in 2003, and his brother Arnie Putnam. Funeral services will be held on Monday March 9, 2015 at 11:30am from the Novitzke Funeral Home Chapel in Park Falls. Deacon Chet Ball will officiate. Burial will follow at Forest Home Cemetery in Fifield, with military rites under the auspices of the Fifield American Legion Post. A visitation will be held on Monday at the funeral home from 10:30am until the hour of the service.

Royce "Dick" Richard Putnman

September 2, 1932 - March 5, 2015