MOUNT PLEASANT – Dick Pinnow, 66, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 14, 2014.
He was born in Monroe, WI on August 13, 1947, the son of the late Leslie and Mary Pinnow. He grew up with his three brothers and a sister on a dairy farm outside of Brodhead, WI. Dick earned a bachelor’s in education degree at UW –Whitewater and a Master’s degree from UW- Milwaukee.
He began a 41 year teaching career at Starbuck Middle School in 1969, where he met his wife, Jane. They were united in marriage on April 10, 1971, and had two children, daughter Amy and son Chris. Dick transferred to Park High School in 1988. He retired from Racine Unified in 2003. He then taught mathematics through the Learning Assistance Department at UW Parkside, retiring in 2010.
Dick will be remembered for his sense of humor, calm demeanor, woodworking talent and his ability to fix about anything around the house with enough trips to Menards.
Dick is survived by his wife, Jane; daughter, Amy (Michael Wilson) of Raleigh, NC; son, Christopher (Corrine Krause) of Racine; his six grandchildren, Tyler, Brayden, Cade and Ava Pinnow and Austin and Blake Wilson; his brothers, Mark (Karen) Pinnow of Janesville, Lane (LaVon) Pinnow of Cascade, CO, Jerry Pinnow of Melbourne, Australia; his sister, Katherine Pinnow of Monroe; brother-in-law, Jim (Patricia) Kasparek of Grand Island, NE; as well as many dear, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to meet at Christ Church United Methodist (5109 Washington Ave.) on Saturday, May 17, 2014 for a visitation from 10 a.m. until 12:00 noon. A service celebrating Dick’s life will follow at noon with Pastor George J. Kafer officiating. A private interment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Christ Church United Methodist and Hospice Alliance.
Leo Chiappetta says
Very sorry to hear about Dick’s passing. I worked with him at Starbuck and Park and liked his quiet wit.
Charles & Charlotte Short says
Please accept our sincere sympathy as we think of you with thoughts and prayers.
Alice Green says
Dear Jane and family,
I am sorry to hear that Rick passed away. May God comfort you and your family in your time of sorrow.
I will remember him for his sense of humor, and the good times we had growing up and at the reunions we had whether they were held at Mary and Leslie’s or at Mary and Harold’s homes.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers now and as you go through the grieving process.
With love to all of you,
Alice
Susan Wagner Wattles says
Dear Janie. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR LOSS. KNOW THAT WE ARE THINKING OF YOU.
YOUR OTHER DAUGHTERS,
SUSAN AND MARCIA
Vicki Hawkins Ingwell says
Jane & Family, I’m so sorry for what all you’ve had to go through. I’ve been touch with Lane & LaVon, it’ll be good to have famiy there soon. Again, please accept my sympathy.
Connie Stiltner says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Steve & Denise Albert Saunders says
We are saddened by Rick’s passing. He holds a place in our fond memories of Brodhead High School Class of 1965, especially his wonderful sense of humor. Our condolences to his family.
Janet Green Bartz says
My deepest sympathy to Jane, Amy, Chris and the rest of the family! My thoughts and prayers are with you! I always remember Rick with a smile! May your happy memories be of comfort. With love and sympathy~ Janet
Kendra branch says
Mr . Pinnow was such a nice teacher always remembered him prayers to the family.
Jan E. Peterson says
My deepest condolences to your family. As a Class of 65 classmate,I will remember him as a hard worker, a great musician, and a good friend. I am confident that as a teacher he made a huge impact on my lifes. May peace be with all of his family and friends. Jan
Gwenn (Smith) Waldo says
To the family of Richard (Dick), my thoughts of sympathy are with you all. Classmate, Gwenn Smith Waldo
Mark Langendorf says
Mr. Pinnow was one of my favorite teachers in school. My thoughts and prayers are with the Pinnow family. God bless!
Gary & Mary Mason says
So sorry to hear of Dick’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with the family. A 1965 classmate – Mary (Sveom) Mason
Sharon Lunde Homernik says
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. 1965 classmate, Sharon Lunde Homernik
Robert Huck says
Mr. Pinnow was my 7th grade math teacher, I remember his teaching and really enjoyed having him as my teacher. Later at Parkside I had his wife for an instructor and liked her class as well. Prayers to his family.
Stella (Schlittler) Epstein says
Sincere sympathy to all of Rick’s family. Rick holds a firm place in the hearts of the BHS class of 1965. Among many things, he is remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, his riddles and puzzles, kindnesses to others, and his deep faith. Rest in peace, my friend.
Stel
Gary & Gail Olson says
Our deepest sympathy to Rick’s family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. As a high school classmate and best friend of Rick’s after high school, I have many, many fond memories.