Richard "Dick" K. Salter

Richard “Dick” K. Salter, age 74, of Waupaca, WI, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 15, 1948 in Waupaca; son of Kenneth H. and Kathleen (Peterson) Salter. After graduating high school, Dick served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in January 1973. On June 25, 1970, he married Katja Iwanetschko in Zirndorf, Germany and together they shared 41 years of marriage before her passing on June 22, 2011. Dick was employed as a carpenter/contractor with Anderson Construction for many years until his retirement in 2013. He enjoyed breakfast with his coffee clutch crew at Schueller’s, drinking PBR’s with the boys, spending time outdoors hunting and fishing with his sons and grandsons, and cheering on the Packers every Sunday at his daughter’s house. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Dick and he will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. Dick is survived by his three children Tom (Kayla) Salter and their sons Patrick, Reilly, and Logan Bunge; Brenda (Randy) Dain and their son Jacob Dain; and Mike Salter and his sons Blaik and Taylor Salter; his sister Mary Kay (John) Starcheske; special family friends Josh Fradrich, Jamie Sanderfoot, and Katie Sanderfoot; and also by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Kathleen Salter, and his loving wife Katja Salter. A Funeral Service will be on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 6:00 PM at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca. Reverend Erin Coutts will officiate. A visitation will be held on Thursday afternoon from 3:00 – 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be on Friday morning at 9:00 AM at Lakeside Memorial Park in Waupaca. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Walleye’s for Kid’s and to ThedaCare at Home Hospice. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements. A special thank-you to all of the staff at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah and ThedaCare at Home Hospice for all of the help and support given to our family. The special care our father received will never be forgotten.

Richard "Dick" K. Salter

March 15, 1948 - November 13, 2022