.Richard Elm, 88, of Oneida, WI started his spirit journey on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He was born October 24, 1933, in Oneida to the late Timothy and Mildred (Powless) Elm. He was most proud of his service in the Airforce. Our father had many causes and Associations that he held in high esteem; Native American Rights Fund, The Spirit of Aviation, Human Rights Watch, ACLU, People For The American Way, And EAA. He volunteered for Indian Summer in Milwaukee for 25 years, bartender and security were his favorite. In Milwaukee he worked as a counselor for Project Phoenix and helped Natives incarcerated with reentry and he also worked in Indian Urban Affairs Counsel. Richard is survived by his sister, Maxine (Elm) Roberts; the Mothers of his Children, Marlene (Silas) Welsrock, and Mildred (Tinker) Schuman. His children, Robin Rice, Richard Elm, Renee Elm, Teresa (Mitchel) Elm, and Robert Elm; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; special friend, Patricia Crocker; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Theodore Elm, John Elm, Edward Elm, Patricia (Elm) Emerson. Family and friends may gather at 10:00AM until Noon on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere, WI. A prayer service will be held at noon with Deacon Deborah Heckel officiating. To leave an online condolence please visit www.ryanfh.com.