Richard N. Baer, 74, of Kiel, passed away on December 16, 2015 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee.
He was born on May 15, 1941 in Sheboygan Falls, son of the late Frederick & Dorothy (Wolf) Baer.
On February 23, 1985 he married Marlene Krueger.
Richard worked at Tecumseh Products, New Holstein for 44 years, retiring 2004.
He enjoyed spending time with his very large family. He also loved his horses and pigeons, tinkering in his shed and participating in antique tractor pulls.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Marlene, two brothers, Tom (Ann) Baer, Texas, Tony Baer, Kiel and one sister, MaryJane (Al) Scharenbroch, Manitowoc. He is further survived by his children; Lisa (Gregg) Neumeyer, Appleton, Cindy (Ken) Mayer, Valders, Frederick (Tiffany) Baer, Florida and David (Kari) Baer, Appleton. He is further survived by his step-children; Michael (Debra) Althen, Merrimac, Ken (Michelle) Althen, Chilton, Todd Althen, Manitowoc, Justin (Rebecca) Krueger, Reedsville, grand children; James (Jessica) Neumeyer, Christine Neumeyer and special friend, Jamie Smith, Cheyenne Propson and special friend, Dustin Eisenschenk, Aric, Titan & Zane Baer, Nathan, Josie & Carter Baer, Kaitlynn & William Althen, Cassandra (Phil) Golden, Angie (John) Brish, Alexander Timm, Doneen (Michael) Rutherford, Dakota Althen, Brandon Kafka, Cordell Krueger and Donovan Krueger. Further survivors include great-grandchildren; Alexandria & Wesley Neumeyer, Ariana Propson, Dustin Eisenschenk Jr., Gavin Messmen, Trevor Ruoho-Golden, Kale & Ronan Brish, Michael & Christopher Rutherford, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Eric Baer and two step-daughters, Rogene & Doneen Krueger.
Private family services were held at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc.