Richard "Dick" Robert Sharratt, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Dick was born in Oshkosh, WI to Robert and Ione (Jones) Sharratt on November 23, 1947. Dick was born on the Sharratt family farm where he spent his childhood helping his parents work the fields while taking every opportunity he could to hunt within the surrounding area.

After graduating from Oshkosh High School in 1965, Dick attended UW-Oshkosh before leaving to enlist in the U.S. Army. He served his country in the Vietnam War as a Staff Sergeant in the Americal Division Southern Cross, 23rd Infantry.

On October 17, 1986, Dick married Nancy (Pfaffenroth) at the Sharratt family farm, and they made their home together in Winneconne.

Dick was multitalented, working a variety of jobs in his lifetime, even driving a cab in Oshkosh in the 1960s. Most of his career was spent working for the Village of Winneconne Utility Department, retiring in 2013 after approximately 40 years of service. His strong work ethic was evident in how he took pride in maintaining the village and keeping the roads clear for drivers during winter months. If you were to ask him, one of his greatest accomplishments was naming his neighborhood, making sure the Ross Commons population sign reflected all his neighbors, including the cats and dogs.

Service to others was incredibly important to Dick. He volunteered his time as a little league coach, was a member of the Winneconne Sovereign State Committee and served on the Winneconne Volunteer Fire Department for 33 years, holding the position of Assistant Chief for several years.

A lifelong outdoorsman, Dick spent most of his free time hunting, while also making sure he was out on the water, catching fish. He shared his passion for the outdoors with others by teaching hunter and boater safety classes. He was incredibly proud of his two sons and enjoyed every moment he spent with his grandkids - whether it was hunting at the family cottage or cheering them on during their sporting events. He also had a love for the sport of golf and looked forward to Wednesday night golf league at Winchester Hill (always keeping a capsule of cyanide in his golf bag for an off game, just in case). Dick was most content sitting on his patio, reading books, enjoying nature while spending time with Nancy.

Dick will be greatly missed by his wife of 38 years, Nancy; his children: Derek (Lisa) Sharratt and Jeff (Katie) Sharratt; his grandchildren: Drake, Dylan, Hannah and Adelyn Sharratt, all of Winneconne. He is further survived by his sister, Carolee Heinen of Menomonee Falls; brother, Dr. Jack (Hedy) Sharratt of Aurora, IL; brothers-in-law, Randy Pfaffenroth and Tony (Maria) Opperman; and sister-in-law, Cindy (Kirk) Gruetzmacher; along with many nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Ione Sharratt; a brother-in-law, Dale Heinen; a sister-in-law, Jane Shuman Sharratt; uncles, aunts and his beloved dogs: Daks, Pokey, Odie, Brady and Reggi.

The Sharratt family wishes to thank Dick's special friends who kept his spirits high throughout his battle with cancer: David Ihrig, Jeff Ryf, John Anderson, Dan Benedict and the Ross Commons Militia. They would also like to thank Megan Boll, Dr. Brad Heraly and staff from Michael Wachtel Cancer Center. A special thank you to Hillary Bouras from Compassus Hospice for her loving care and ability to match Dick's quick wit.

A visitation for family and friends will be on Friday, June 21, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home, 904 E. Main Street, Winneconne. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Military honors will follow. Interment will be at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, WI in a private ceremony at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dick's name to the Northeast Wisconsin Old Glory Honor Flight.

If you wish, please submit online condolences/memories to muellerfh.net.