Richard M. Day, Janesville  (1940 - 2008)

September 3, 1940 - April 17, 2008
Richard M. Day, 67, of Janesville, passed away Thursday morning, April 17, 2008, at his home following a long illness. He was born on Sept. 3, 1940, in Janesville, the son of the late Francis & Genevieve (Byerly) Day. On Dec. 28, 1977, he married the former Laura N. Nelson in Janesville. Dick started working at Libby's, and then went on to work as a Paint Dept. Repair Driver at General Motors Corp., retiring on March 1, 1991, after 27 years of service. He was a member of the U.A.W. Local #95, and was an original part of the U.A.W. Workers' Memorial. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and hunting. He always enjoyed helping others, and loved listening to country music and sipping Coca-Colas. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, and he considered his friends as part of the family!
Dick is survived by his wife, Laura; his eight children: Michael Copeland, Yvonne Bollig, Jeffrey (Jacki) Day, Keith Day, Lon (Karen) Day, Angela (Greg) Willis, Peter (Elsasha) Charlton, and Rose Day; three brothers: LeRoy (Jean) Day, Jay Day, and Jimmy Joe Day; 18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Day; a sister, Donna Day; and a son-in-law, Bob Bollig.
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2008, at FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1909 Highland Ave., with Rev. DeeAnn Woods officiating. Entombment will follow in Milton Lawns Memorial Park Mausoleum. Friends may call on Friday from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the CHURCH. The WHITCOMB-LYNCH-ALBRECHT FUNERAL HOME, JANESVILLE is assisting his family with arrangements.
Dick will be missed by everyone who knew him, as he was much loved, and was a very loving person as well!