Richard J. Betters

Richard “Rich” J. Betters, age 56, of Sherwood, rode to Heaven on a Harley on Friday, August 29, 2014, at his home after a three year battle with pancreatic cancer. Rich was born on September 19, 1957, in Appleton, to Phyllis (Liethen) Craney and the late Howard Betters. He was a 1976 graduate of Kimberly High School and received an electrical design degree from Fox Valley Technical College. Rich worked for over 20 years at Valmet-Metso, traveling often for work, and finished his career at Baisch. In the summer of 2002, Rich married the love of his life, Tina Tuyls.

Rich was a smart and talented man that loved wood working, photography and music. He was also an amazing cook and enjoyed taking walks at High Cliff State Park. Rich was an avid sports fan who loved golfing, fishing and cheering on the Packers and the Brewers. As stubborn as he was, Rich always knew what he wanted. He touched everyone he knew and never turned down helping someone. Rich will always be remembered as being humble and kind. He was loved by many and a brother to Tina's family. Rich was a loving husband and was “the Dad he didn't have to be”.

Rich is survived by his wife of 12 years, Tina and his daughter, Katy (Brandon) Ertl. He is further survived by his mother: Phyllis (Don) Craney; sister: Donna Betters-Van Roy; brother: Robert (Cherri) Betters; his special niece: Kelly (Terry) Thornton; his sisters-in-law: Judi (Harold) Micke, Patti (Ron) Fleming, and Bonnie Tuyls; brothers-in-law: Roland (late Karen) Tuyls, Gary Tuyls, Tim (Linda) Tuyls, Brian (Pam) Tuyls, Ronnie Tuyls, Greg (Brenda) Tuyls and Dan (Kris) Tuyls; his Godfather Uncle Maury Brockman and his special friend, Roger Stienen. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and good friends. He was preceded in death by his sisters Diane (Betters) Depner and JoAnn (Betters) Paul; as well as his Godmother Marilyn Brockman.

The memorial service for Rich will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the JANSEN FARGO FUNERAL HOME, 204 E. Kimberly Ave, Kimberly. A time of visitation will be held on Friday, September 5, 2014, from 4:00 p.m until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home and again on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. A memorial has been established in Rich's name. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.

The Betters family would like to thank Dr. Jack Meyer, the Little Chute Affinity Medical Group staff, Dr. Timothy Goggins, Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology staff, the staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital, and Affinity Hospice.