This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16123/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Thursday, June 18, 2009 Paul J. Richmond Paul J. Richmond, "BIG KAHUNA," age 60, of Keshena, passed away Tuesday evening, June 16, 2009 at the Shawano Medical Center. Paul was born Jan. 25, 1949 in Keshena, a son of Arthur "Chappy" Chapman and the late Frances (Penass) Krogh. He attended the St. Joseph Catholic Grade School in Keshena, and Shawano High School, graduating in 1967. Following high school, he attended Northern Technical College in Antigo. He had been employed at the Menominee Tribal Enterprises mill in Neopit for over 30 years. He is a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Keshena. Paul enjoyed playing golf and chess, as well as hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed playing cards with his friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and remembered as a big gentle man with a kind heart. Survivors include a son, Wayne (Shannon) Penass of Keshena; three grandchildren, Amber, Tina and Cassandra Penass; his father, Arthur "Chappy" Chapman; three brothers, Larry (Patricia), Jerry (Annette) and Mike Chapman; six sisters, Carrie (Guy) Peters, Barbara (Louis) Kakwitch, Patsy (Chapman) Healy, Mary (James) Wayka, Annette Richmond and Geradette Richmond; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by is mother and a sister, Rainelle Richmond. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 19 at 1 p.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Neopit. Father Rob Rank will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the South Branch Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Neopit Community Center after 4 p.m. on Wednesday until the time of Mass on Friday afternoon. A parish wake service will be conducted on Thursday, June 18 at 6 p.m. at the Community Center. Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements. www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.