Richard Lee “Dick” Moyse, 81, of Whitewater passed away on September 14, 2024.
Richard was the first-born son of Earle J.H. and Alice Fern (Talbert) Moyse. He grew up on the family farm in Cold Spring. Dick graduated from Whitewater High School in 1961 and WSU Whitewater in 1969. His college education was paused by his service in the United States Navy. He met Bonnie Albers, a fellow WSU Whitewater student in the fall of 1969. They married on November 28, 1970.
Dick combined mechanical/electrical skills learned from Pop on the farm with a degree in Physics. He held several engineering positions before establishing R&R Manufacturing, Inc with longtime friend, Ray Ganser in 1986. Together, they built a successful metal stamping business. They sold the company and retired in June of 2012. After retirement, Dick served for several years on the Board of Whitewater Innovation and Technology Center and the Reunion Committee of the Class of 1961.
Dick’s greatest strength was his optimism. His glass was always half full. He enjoyed traveling, was a master scuba diver, and was always ready for an outing with family or friends. Dick found joy wherever he looked.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Moyse; sister-in-law, Irma Moyse; nephews, Lance and Ryan Moyse; brothers-in-law, Tom (Sue) Albers, Dale (Martha) Albers, Ken (Betsy) Albers; as well as nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents; twin brothers, Duane and Douglas; nephew, Eric Moyse; and parents-in-law, Wilbert and Audrey Albers.
A funeral service will take place at 11 AM on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Nitardy Funeral Home in Whitewater. A visitation will take place from 9:30 until the time of service. A burial with military honors will take place immediately after services at Hillside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Jefferson County Humane Society, Touched by a Paw, or the Whitewater Food Pantry.
Dick’s wish was to be remembered as someone who was fun-loving, and happy; someone who enjoyed life to the fullest. He was successful.
Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com
