Richard Frank Piontkowski, 85, Marinette, WI, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1940, to the late Frank and Marie Piontkowski. He graduated from Coleman High School in 1959 and went on to serve in the armed forces. On October 3, 1964, he married the former Bonnie Marquardt.
Richard worked at Ansul for many years and was the proud owner of a local sport shop. He was an active member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Menominee, MI. Richard shared a lifelong love for music and participated in many music clubs over the years and was inducted into the World Concertina Hall of Fame. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and shared his passion by teaching the hunter safety course for 48 years.
Richard is survived by his wife, Bonnie; daughters, Connie (Jay) Martens and Julie Roubal; son, Mike (Jeni) Piontkowski; grandchildren, Trevor Roubal, Kenna (Adam) Woock, Jordan (Karley) Piontkowski and Alex Piontkowski; great-grandchildren, Brenna and Colton Woock; brothers, Joe and Frank, Jr.; sister, Kay; as well as other family and many close friends.
Preceding him in death are his parents, two brothers and a great-granddaughter.
Visitation for Richard will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 613 11th Ave, Menominee, MI, at 10:30am until the time of service at 11:30am, with Pastor Paul Cole presiding. Hansen-Onion-Martell funeral home is assisting the family with arrangements.
A special thank you to Rennes West and Moments Hospice for all the support and care given to Richard.
