Richard L. “Dick” Chamberlain, Sr., age 92 of Prairie du Chien, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026. He was born on January 9, 1934, to Orley and Belva (Lewis) Chamberlain.

He married Lora May Steiner on October 6, 1956, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien before moving to the Milwaukee area where they lived for 36 years. Dick worked as a production manager for the American Can Company in Milwaukee until retirement. Dick was a lifetime outdoorsman who loved to fish the Mississippi. He was also a huge animal lover who never met a dog he wouldn’t pet. Dick enjoyed traveling, covering the country with family and good friends. He especially enjoyed spending vacation time in California.

Dick loved his sports teams, especially the Packers and Brewers. He also loved to play pool, and loved to show off his trick shot prowess, chuckling as he pulled off the impossible shot.

Dick’s wife, Lora May preceded him in death on September 6, 2021. Dick is survived by his children Richard Jr. (Lynne), Valerie, Brett, Bart (Amela), and Karen (Richard) Kalkhoff; sister Adeline Sutton; grandchildren Tim, Matt (Gabby), and Sara Kalkhoff and Jake Chamberlain; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings O.D., Cleo, Gertrude, Ann, and Evelyn.

According to Dick’s wishes, there will be no formal funeral services at this time. Private inurnment will be held at a later date in the Evergreen Cemetery in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com.

“And that’s the whole ball of wax!” - Dick