Richard "Rich" David Kilpin

Richard David Kilpin “Rich”, age 80 of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Richard was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin on March 31, 1945, the son of the late Raymond and Doris (Schueneman) Kilpin.

He attended Whitewater High school before enlisting in the United States Marine Corp. On May 27, 1971, Richard married the love of his life Shirley Deegan. Richard worked at Chrysler Automotive for over 30 years before his retirement.

Rich enjoyed hunting, fishing and completing the daily crosswords. He loved the Packers, Badgers, and Brewers, his card games played with family and friends. He especially loved the time spent with his grandchildren.

Surviving are: his daughter Shannon Emmerich (Kevin) of Tomahawk, WI; son Shane (Lyn) Kilpin of River Falls, WI; grandchildren: Amanda (Kyle) Koppa of Weston, WI, Austin (Shayla) Johansen of Birnamwood, WI, Ian Emmerich of Medford, WI, Drew Kilpin, Luke Kilpin, and Carson Kilpin of River Falls, WI; great-grandson Connor and great-granddaughter Ophelia; brother: Rusty (Kay) Kilpin of Whitewater and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his siblings: Marilyn Fuerstenberg, Don Kilpin, and Mike Kilpin and his beloved wife Shirley Kilpin.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00PM on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 North Newcomb Street, Whitewater, WI 53190. Visitation will be from 1:00PM on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the funeral home until the time of the services. Military Honors will follow services at 3:30PM. Per family request the funeral services will be casual dress.