Mount Pleasant- Richard Harold Fries, 84, passed away November 19, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center. He was born February 23, 1938 to Harold and Marie (nee LaBoda) Fries. He was an Airforce Veteran stationed as a jet mechanic in Germany from 1955-1958. In 1961 he married Patricia Courchaine and together they raised four children. Richard worked doing computer programming, inventory control and production planning for Dumore corporation from 1966-2000.  Originally from Racine, he moved to Mauston, WI in 1992 when Dumore moved its operation there.  After retiring, he began driving rural school bus routes for JEVCO in Mauston, WI to keep himself busy, which he absolutely loved. In 2018, he moved back to the Racine area to be closer to family.  Over the years, Richard was active in his son's boy scout activities and coached baseball for them. He enjoyed bowling, gardening, hunting, fishing, and watching Wisconsin sports television and trivia.