Richard Synol, age 70, of Shawano passed away peacefully at his daughter's home, while under the care of Thedacare At Home Hospice, on August 11, 2015. Richard, also known as "Dickie", "Dick", "The Ole Buck", or "R.J.", was born on August 30, 1944, in Rib Lake, WI to the late Bernice and Walter Synol. He grew up in Rib Lake and graduated from Rib Lake High School. He joined the service during the Vietnam War and served his country honorably from 1964 to 1968. Upon returning home to Rib Lake, he married Sharon Shawano of Laona. He worked at Gem Products in Rib Lake until it closed. After that, he moved to Green Bay in 1979. He then worked at the Larson Company in Green Bay for many years as a product sample truck driver. He later worked at Gandrud Chevrolet in vehicle prep until his retirement. He loved working on both real and model cars, watching the Green Bay Packers and NASCAR racing, hunting, horseshoes and bowling, but he loved nothing more than spending time with his family. Richard had a kind heart, and made friends wherever he went, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Richard is survived by his two children, Audra Synol-Kruger (David Kruger) and Brandon Synol, both of Green Valley; five grandchildren, Keyyanna, Alex, Crystal, Jade, and Allana; one great granddaughter, Avah; his brother, Raymond (Kathleen) Synol; his former wife Sharon as well as numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ken and Donovan. A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Lakeview cemetery in Rib Lake with Father Otto Bucher officiating. Visitation will be at Hemer Funeral Home, 933 West St. Rib Lake, WI from 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Swedberg Funeral Home and Hemer Funeral Home are assisting the family with the arrangements. "Beep Beep"