Richard “Dick” C. Cushing

October 16, 1937 - March 31, 2025

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St. Matthias Catholic Church

9306 West Beloit Road

Milwaukee, WI 53227

Saturday 4/5, 10:00 am - 10:55 am

St. Matthias Catholic Church

9306 West Beloit Road

Milwaukee, WI 53227

Saturday 4/5, 11:00 am

Richard (Dick) Charles Joseph Cushing, born October 16, 1937, died Monday, March 31, 2025, and now resides in the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Dick grew up in West Allis as an only child. After meeting on a blind date, he married Karen Sue Spoerk, on August 5th, 1961. They were happily married for 63 years. Together, they had three sons, Doug, Tim and Brett. For thirty-years, Dick served as a West Allis police officer, reaching the rank of Detective Lieutenant and as a homicide detective. During his tenure with the police department, he lead the Officer Friendly Program, interrogated Jeffrey Dahmer and solved numerous homicides.

Upon retirement, he worked as an Investigator for Hausmann-McNally Law Firm and for District Attorney Michael McCann. He left this life, deeply cherishing his family and concluding, “I am the richest man on earth.” His friends and family are richer because of him.

Dick studied law at Marquette University, enjoyed lecturing at St. Matthias and serving at Apostle Presbyterian Church. He was both a Packers fan and a local weather aficionado. Mostly, Dick enjoyed “breaking bread together” with family and friends where deep discussions, the reveling in memories and laughing together were guaranteed. He was both wise and had a calming effect upon people. Dick left an indelible mark on everyone he met and will be missed by all who knew him.

Dick is survived by his wife, Karen, sons/daughter’s-in-law, Doug (Sharon), Tim (Rachel), Brett (Laura), grandchildren, Kaleb (wife Amber), Seth, Zac (wife Kasie) Angie (husband David) and Drew, as well as five great-grandchildren, Lenora, Henry, Loretta, Malakai and Baby M.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 9306 West Beloit Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

St. Matthias Catholic Church

9306 West Beloit Road

Milwaukee, WI 53227

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Saturday 4/5, 10:00 am - 10:55 am

St. Matthias Catholic Church

9306 West Beloit Road

Milwaukee, WI 53227

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Saturday 4/5, 11:00 am

Richard (Dick) Charles Joseph Cushing, born October 16, 1937, died Monday, March 31, 2025, and now resides in the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Dick grew up in West Allis as an only child. After meeting on a blind date, he married Karen Sue Spoerk, on August 5th, 1961. They were happily married forContinue Reading

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Dick was a delight, and he will be greatly missed. It was my pleasure to have gotten to know him at St Matthias. Dick was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. Thoughts and prayers are with Karen and his family.

I am a certified Executive Chef and was trained and learned many styles of cooking in my career over forty five years in many venues When I met Dick he soaked up everything I could show him with gusto including the now famous sour cream mashed potatoes Which is why I affectionately named him the Sour Cream Chef

Our family has such fond memories of Dick Cushing, and we always looked forward to seeing him and hearing his stories! So many fun times shared at Scott and CoCos pool parties and Fourth of July celebrations! He was a great guy and we wish peace to all of your family at this sad and hard time. He will be missed.

With much love, The Session and Staff of The Bridge Presbyterian Church

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How fortunate to be raising children on the greatest street in WA. and being friends with Dick and Karen. I will be sending prayers for Dick from Florida. Sending so much love and prayers

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Jack and I are thinking of you at this difficult time. We have many memories of good times on 97th St. We will miss him. Much love.