Richard "Rick" Rice

Richard “Rick” C. Rice, age 71, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on August 5, 2022. Rick was born on March 7, 1951 in Waukesha, WI to Edward and Shirley (nee Esler). Rick is survived by the love of his life, Mary; children, Melissa (Josh) Grimm and Nicholas (Aimee); grandchildren, Genevieve, Brooklyn, Connor, Callia, Greysen, Leopold and Rosalind; siblings, Edward (Cynthia), Paul (Susan), John, David and Robin (Bob) Sweda; brothers-in-law, Denny (Angie) Thompson, Ron (Sue) Thompson and Jim (Mary) Thompson; sister-in-law, Karen (Bob) Gartzke; along with many more loving family and friends. Rick is preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Ralph and Genevieve (nee Heim) Thompson. Rick loved boating and fishing on Silver Lake. He enjoyed spending his time with friends golfing, laughing and being together. Rick loved to travel the world with Mary. He enjoyed nature, tinkering with his electronics and listening to his favorite band, The Beatles. Above all, he loved spending his time with his family. The family would like to thank the staff at the Oconomowoc Cancer Center, as well as the ProHealth Home Hospice team for the compassion and care they have shown Rick and his family. A visitation will take place on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Pagenkopf Funeral Home (1165 E. Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066) from 9:30am-11:30am with a service to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rick’s name to the Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) are appreciated.