Richard E. Cole Richard Cole of Grafton passed away into the arms of his Savior on Friday March 30 2012 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon. He was 70 years old. Richard was born on August 7 1941 in Milwaukee son of Edward Cole and Lillie Beavers Cole. On May 27 1961 he married Betty Duke in Milwaukee. Richard worked as a machinist for both Johnson Controls and also Kearney Trecker Manufacturing. Richard attended both Cedar Creek Community Church in Grafton and also Alliance Bible Church in Mequon. He enjoyed studying the Bible spreading and sharing his faith with others. Richard also enjoyed playing dominos cards fishing woodworking and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Betty of Grafton his two sons Richard (Robyn) Cole of Riverview FL and Jeffrey (Erika) Cole of Port Washington. He is further survived by his 6 grandchildren: Spencer Sara Melissa Ricky Emily and Julia his two brothers Gary (Diane) Cole of Wauwatosa and Russell Cole of Oconomowoc his Goddaughter Natalie his best friend Bob nieces nephews brothers-in-law sisters-in-law and all other cherished relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Monday April 2 at 6 PM at Wisconsin Memorial Park Chapel of the Chimes in Brookfield. Rev. Dr. Ed Rafferty will be the officiant. He will be entombed the following day at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Visitation will take place on Monday April 2nd from 4-6 PM at Wisconsin Memorial Park Chapel of the Chimes in Brookfield.