Arlyn J. Richardson

Arlyn James “Jimmy” Richardson (61) of Arkansaw, WI passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI after a short battle with cancer. He was born March 21, 1954 in Plum City, WI; son of Leslie & Lois (Martin) Richardson. He graduated from Arkansaw High School.
On May 10, 1980 he married Lori Melstrom. They later divorced. Arlyn worked at Mondovi Canning Co. and owned and operated the 76 gas station in Arkansaw. He later started working at Donaldson Company in Baldwin, WI where he worked for over twenty years.
Arlyn enjoyed fishing, camping, going on the pontoon and riding his Harley when he could. He was an avid Viking and Badger fan. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and grand puppy, Mayzie.
He is survived by his children, Amanda (Corey) Klein of Ellsworth, WI and Tyler (Serena) Richardson of Menomonie, WI; grandsons, Kayden & Avery Richardson; step-granddaughter, Kylee Sedlacek; mother, Lois Richardson of Arkansaw, WI; sisters, Jacquelyn Fritz of Mondovi, WI, Stephanie (Paul) Yingst of Prattville, AL; brothers, Lonnie (Deborah) of Arkansaw, WI, Kevin of Durand, WI, Kurt (Sue) of Arkansaw, WI, Craig of Durand, WI, Perry (Rebbeca) of Durand, WI; and many other relatives. He is preceded in death by his father, Leslie Richardson and niece, Julie Richardson.
A gathering of loved ones and friends will be held Saturday, November 28, 2015 from 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm at Goodrich Funeral Home in Durand, WI. To express on-line condolences visit obituaries at www.goodrichfh.com