Richard “Dick” P. Algiers, 86, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Grand Prairie Nursing and Rehab.
He was born on April 5, 1935 to the late Emmet J. and Marie E. (Marquardt) Algiers in Kenosha. He was educated in Kenosha and graduated Mary D. Bradford High School in 1954.
On September 15, 1956 he married Doris E. Durocher at St. James Catholic Church.
Dick owned and operated Algiers Acoustics for many years.
Dick was a member of Union 161 for over 50 years, a member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and a member of the Danish Brotherhood Lodge 14.
Dick was an avid Cubs and Packers fan, enjoyed puzzles, fishing and animals especially dogs. He was a handyman and was able to fix just about anything. Dick enjoyed time at the cabin in Rhinelander, Sarasota, Florida, Door County and New Mexico.
Dick is survived by his wife Doris for 65 years, his children Mark (Patty Hughes) Algiers, David (Alicia) Algiers and Elizabeth (Charles) Hasenohrl, his grandchildren Brian Algiers, Andrea (Andrew) Brennan, Michael (Colette) Algiers and Eric Algiers, one great granddaughter Gisela and a brother-in-law Wayne MacCready. He is also survived by nieces and nephew.
He is preceded in death by his sister Patricia MacCready and two brothers Paul in infancy and Emmet “Al” Algiers.
A Celebration of Life for Dick will be held in the summer. Memorials would be appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Hospice Alliance.
