Richard “Dick” DuMonthier, age 91, of Sheboygan passed away Wednesday,
March 6, 2024. Dick was born January 16, 1933, in Sheboygan to the late James
and Hildegarde (Wester) DuMonthier. He was united in marriage to Arlene Gorr
on June 10, 1960, in Sheboygan. Dick was a 1951 graduate of Central High
School. He furthered his education at the UW-Oshkosh, earning his Bachelor of
Science in Natural Science in 1960. His Master’s degree is in Science Education –
Botany is from UW-Milwaukee in 1967. He proudly served his country in the U.S.
Air Force in Korea and the United States. Dick was a longtime educator (1960 –
1992) in the Sheboygan Area School District working at Farnsworth, Horace Mann
and North High. He enjoyed gardening, photography, being outdoors, walking on
beaches, and spending time in Door County. Dick loved animals, especially dogs.
Survivors include his loving wife Arlene, son Jeff (Jennifer Victorian) DuMonthier
of Ashburn, Virginia, daughter Diane (Greg) Pratt of Portland Michigan, brother
Gerald DuMonthier of Sheboygan, nephews Dean, Greg and Doug DuMonthier.
He was further survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Family and friends may gather at the Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12 th
Street, Sheboygan on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until the time
of service at 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of
Sheboygan County or Aurora at Home Hospice.
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