Richard J. Theder, age 75, of Hayward, died Friday, January 8, 2016 at Hayward Area Memorial Hospital.

Richard John Theder was born December 13, 1940 in Watertown, WI, the son of Clarence and Angeline (Gritzner) Theder. He grew up and graduated from Watertown High School. After graduating he began working for Eaton Corporation (formerly Durant) for 42 years until his retirement in 2002. Richard was united in marriage to Elfi Wessollek on September 1, 1962 in Watertown. He enjoyed volunteering for Fishing Has No Bounderies and was always helping his neighbors and friends. Richard enjoyed spending the past 55 plus years hunting and fishing with family, friends and the "Moose Lake Swampers".

He is survived by his wife Elfi; sons Scott (Deanna) Theder, Donald (Kristi) Theder both of Lebanon, WI, Derek (Leah) Theder of Hayward; daughter Teresa (Terry) Triana of Watertown; grandchildren Tera (Mike) Cuthrell, Lyndsey (Craig) Tilot, Korin Kuehl, Melissa Theder, Brandon (Lauren) Theder, Ryan Theder, Jonah Theder, Adam Theder & Lucas Theder; great grandchildren Zoe Cuthrell, Tiahna Tilot, Teagan Tilot, Charlotte Theder, Ella Cuthrell, Lucy Cuthrell & Averil Tilot; brothers Roger Theder, Joseph Theder; sister Sandra Theder.

Richard was preceded by his parents Clarence & Angeline; brother Donald Theder; sister Katherine Brunk; brother-in-law Harry Wessollek.

Private family services have been held.

Memorials may directed to Fishing Has No Boundries, PO Box 375, Hayward, WI 54843 or Northwoods Humane Society, PO Box 82, Hayward, WI 54843