Bio by Marilyn (Nutter) Pederson

Richard Arthur Cox.5, (Arthur William Cox.4, Frank William Cox.3, Nathaniel William Cox.2, William Cox.1) born: 10 May 1937, Georgetown Township, Polk County Wisconsin, died: 22 January 1998, Amery Polk County Wisconsin, Cremation, Amery, Polk County Wisconsin, son of; Arthur William Cox and Gladys Hazel Ryel, married: first: 6 November 1957, Center City, Chisago County Minnesota, divorced: 25 September 1963,Minneapolis, Hennepin County Minnesota, Marilyn Myrtle Nutter, born: 12 February 1941, Peoria, Peoria County Illinois, daughter of; Leigh Armstrong Nutter and Alice Marie Collins, Child: Tina Marie Cox

Richard, married second, 25 June 1963, Susan Faith Thorson, born: 4 November 1946, Wisconsin Junction, Forest County, Wisconsin, died: 26 February 2020,Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, daughter of: Lloyd and Ruth (Grumann) Thorson, five children; Richard Arthur Cox Jr., Rhonda Anne (Cox) Van Slooten, Ruth Ann (Cox) Ruble, Robyn Annette (Cox) Hood, Roger Allen Cox.

Children born by: Connie Ann Cable, born: 26 May 1958 Minneapolis, Minnesota, daughter of: Charles Ralph Cable and Audrey Bernice Christopherson, Children are; Marie Teresa Cox, Christopher Richard Cable, Matthew A. Cable, Amy Ann (Cox) Stepnowski, Renia Marie Cox.

In Loving Memory, Richard A. Cox, Born May 10,1937 Georgetown Township Polk County Wisconsin, Died January 22,1998 Amery Wisconsin Memorial service Georgetown Lutheran Church, Georgetown Township, Wisconsin, Friday January 30, 1998, 2:00 P.M. Officiant. Pastor Neal Weltzin, Edling-Rowe funeral home, Luck Wisconsin, Survivors Connie-Mother of his children; Richard and Connie's children are; Marie, Chris, Matthew, Amy, Renia. Other children surviving, Tina, Richard, Rhonda, Ruth, and Robin, Roger, Seven Grandchildren. One sister Pearl Smith, Aunt Velma Cox, many other relatives and Friends.

Richard was born May 10,1937 to Art and Gladys Cox. When he was 8 years old he moved in with his Aunt Velma Cox (Should have said Velma and Uncle Bud)

He attended elementary school and some time in Vocational High school before he stopped and went to work. From a very young age he learned what it was to work and continued in that his entire life. As a young man he lived in a variety of places doing a variety of work, He was married three times and then chose to begin a family with Connie in 1975 They chose to move to Arizona for a period of time and some of their children were born there. Richard loved the warm weather and working in Auto repair and salvage. But after about ten years he and Connie decided to move back to Balsam Lake area. He continued to work in the Auto business, by then five children had been born into their family.

The last couple of years he redirected his energy and ability to use his hands by beginning a carpenter apprentice with Brian Riley. He also volunteered his time helping build a Habitat house in Balsam Lake. His son Chris even continues now to finish and entryway on their home that he and his Dad started together.

He enjoyed other outdoor activities as well. He was pretty happy with the deer he shot this last year,especially rubbing it in for those who didn't get one. He also loved working in the garden. But more than his work or his activities, he loved to talk, to help people who needed whatever help, and to be with his family.

Last Thursday evening January 22nd Richard had the misfortune of going into the ditch with his car. He was standing next to his car after it had been pulled out and another vehicle struck him and his car. He was transported to the Amery Hospital where he died from his injuries.

He is survived by wife Connie, a daughter Marie and her family, and Matthew, Chris, Amy, Rena, other children are Tina, Richard, Rhonda, Ruth and Robyn, seven grand children, sister Pearl, and his Aunt Velma and many more relatives and friends. Blessed be his memory.

Connie and children, the road ahead is rough, full of bumps and unexpected turns,occasionally you'll feel lost unable to back up afraid to take a step forward. You'll be angry when you feel neglected. You will be convinced that you have be abandoned not only by your husband or Father but even God. But God will be there, often hidden barely visible sometimes in the encouraging word of a friend, God will speak. In the passing remarks of a stranger,God will be present, for God is love and where a kindness is shown or love felt there is God.

We do not know exactly what comes of Richard now though we know his body has returned to the ashes from which he came. Richard is in Gods care now,and so are you and family. While grief is a path to be walked each in your own way it need not be walked alone. You look around and see many relatives or friends who will be there to support and encourage, ready to listen and care. You need not take your journey of grief by yourself. Life is a journey with unexpected bumps and curves and accidents. But seldom do we receive help when traveling until we need help. God desires to help each of you will recognize some of these things in you that are like him. May your love and God's love sustain you in the days and years to come Amen.