(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Richard “Dick” Oass, age 77 of Kenosha passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 1, 2023 at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration hospice unit from complications of leukemia. He was born March 28, 1946 in Kenosha to the late Gustav and Alice (King) Oass and grew up in both Kenosha and Naperville, IL, graduating from Mary D. Bradford High School and attending UW Parkside. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1965 and proudly served his country. He was wounded in combat during his tour in Vietnam, and was awarded the Purple Heart many years later. Dick was employed at Illinois Bell and the U.S. Post office prior to his retirement.
On December 18, 1971 he married Bennie Scism at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church in Kenosha and together they raised two daughters. He enjoyed fishing on Lake Michigan; owning a charter business for several years, attending car shows in his restored 1968 GTO, participating in several Vietnam veteran groups and entertaining friends and family on his back porch. His family, friends and pets meant the world to him.
Surviving are his wife Bennie, daughters Jennifer Oas of Racine, and Dawn Oass of Kenosha, grandchildren Sean (Ariah), Ryan (Megan) Alexander and Antonio; great granddaughter Madeleine due in September and sister Jean Antes. Dick is also survived by his best friend of over 30 years Roy Scuffham, many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors and brothers of Hill 724 and furry friends Eddie and Bowie.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law Fred Scism and Rozella (Chris) Heg, brother Tom Oas and brother-in-law Ralph Antes.
A special thank you to the Oncology, 4C Medical floor, and the Hero’s Corner staff and volunteers at the Zablocki VA for their compassionate care.
A memorial service with military honors will take place at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park July 26, 2023 at 10:00am.
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(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Ken Dixon says:
Semper Fi brother, rest in peace.
Roy and Karen Scuffham says:
Roy and I both will carry all the love and friendship he left us in our hearts forever. Keeping your family in our prayers.
Lisa says:
Bennie, Jenny, Dawn, Sean, Ryan, Tony and Alex, my condolences to you all, praying for comfort for you all. God bless.
Richard Bowker says:
My Condolences to OASS family from KAVV Kenosha Area Vietnam Vets R.I.P. our brother
Colleen Wilhelm says:
He will be greatly missed. I am very blessed to have gotten to know him and his family. Rest in peace Dick and huge hugs to all who knew him.
Abi Ramirez says:
Thanks for letting me in your small circle of friends. It was a pleasure being your friend. Thanks Dick.
Jerin moore says:
Bennie and family, My condolences and those from the Bristol Club, and KCAHCE.Know, you are all in our hearts.
Cindy Waas says:
My thoughts and prayers go out to Bennie, Dawn, and Jenny, and the grandchildren. I couldn’t of had a better neighbor, funny, kind, helpful, smart, handyman and my dogs best buddy. So thankful that I got to spend a few years with the family. RIP Dick.❤️
Denise Moczulewski says:
My condolences to the family of Richard Oass and gratitude to him for his honorable service in Vietnam. May you be sustained by your memories. Gone but never forgotten.
Reginald L Davenport says:
Salute, and thank you for your service.
Terry Constable says:
Dear Dick: I didn’t even know you but I knew Dawn when she lived in Prague, and we’ve kept up with each other via social media. And I’d see the posts between you two about life, the universe and the stars. And I loved the back-and-forth…You seem like a great dad, husband, and granddad. I wished I had the pleasure of meeting you. With fondness, Terry
Bob Milby says:
Richard and I served together A Btry 1st LAAM Bn. in Vietnam. He was a good Marine and friend. I remember the night he got hit during a rocket attack. The next morning he was all bandaged up and as usual had something funny to say. Richard had a great sense of humor. You are missed but never forgotten. God Bless Your family and Semper Fi my brother
Richard. Sawyer says:
No way !!! I just found this, I didn’t know. I am so sorry.
Tom R. says:
Peace be with you brother – may the Lord be with you forever and ever. Thank you for your service.