Richard David Mortell age 94, of Stevens Point, WI, died Saturday morning, February 18, 2023, at Aspirus Hospital in Stevens Point, WI. He was born in Fond du Lac, WI, the son of Dr. C.A. and Laura (Nolan) Mortell. While working at Camp Tecumseh in Eagle River, WI he met his true love Nancy Jean Travers; they were married the following summer and enjoyed 38 years together before she passed away in 1998.

Richard was a lifelong educator working in Marshfield, Kimberly, Eagle River, and Mc Farland, WI spending the majority of his career in the DC Everest School District. After retiring in 1988 he spent two years working as a School Psychologist in Skagit Valley, Washington.

Richard served in the Korean War and loved sharing memories of the time his unit provided security escort for Marilyn Monroe when she performed for the troops. He was able to capture her on his movie camera blowing kisses at him and the other soldiers.

Richard enjoyed sharing stories about the four summers he spent working in a lumber camp in St. Maries, Idaho for the Ohio Match Company.

His love of the outdoors and working with young people lead to many years of work with the Boy Scouts of America. He was a founding leader for Troop 451 in Kronenwetter, Wisconsin.

He is survived by his children David (Mihoko) Mortell of Peachtree City, GA, Mary Mortell-Ferrone (Raymond Cal) of Stevens Point, WI, Michael (Teresa) Mortell of St. Francis, WI, Katie (John) Lehnen of Wind Lake, WI, and his grandchildren Jack, Erin, Kou, Joseph, Matthew, Colleen, Grace, Molly, and Sean.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Wm. Patrick Mortell (Magaret), Tom Mortell (Adele), and Mary Dunphy (Paul). Richard will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and sense of adventure. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the organizations of your choice that support children.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Richard will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Eagle River, WI.  Pisarski Funeral Homes are honored to be serving the family. For online condolences please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com