Richard "Bear" Lepak

Richard A. "Bear" Lepak, age 47, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 26, 2013. He was born April 20, 1966 in Wausau, son of Joyce (Lipinski) Schara and the late Franklin Lepak. On January 31, 1997 he married Amy Lambert in Wausau. She survives. Richard was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed being outdoors, driving his tractor or truck and taking care of his many animals including cows, pigs, chickens, horses, and especially his dogs. Above all he cherished the time spent with his daughters and family. Survivors include his wife, Amy Lepak, town of Hamburg; daughter, Heidi Lepak, town of Hamburg; step daughters, Audrey Zoromski, Minocqua and Susan Zoromski, Athens; mother and step father, Joyce (Kenneth) Schara, Edgar; siblings, Tim (Michelle) Lepak, Mosinee, Terry (Toni) Lepak, Edgar and Jason (Tracy) Lepak, Athens, his nieces and nephews whom he adored and many other relatives and friends. Besides his father, Franklin, he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 30, 2013 at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Rev. Robert Streveler will preside. Friends may call Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com