Donald E. Rickard, age 61, of Linden, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at University Hospital in Madison.
Don was born on August 6, 1960 in Dodgeville to Dalen and Geraldine (Faull) Rickard. He graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1978. Don was married in 1984 and had four beautiful children, Jennilyn, Dustin, Derek and Stephani from this marriage.
Don met Katrina Hinderman in 1997. She had vowed not to date anyone over 30 and Don thought he was done having children. God had other plans, though. Don and Katrina were married August 12, 2006 and together they welcomed Rachel, Katie and Grant into the world. They created a beautiful life together that was cut way too short.
Don worked the past 38 years at Rule Construction in Dodgeville. He enjoyed his work and his co-workers were like family to him. His co-workers would probably tell you that if you got hit by a dirtball on the job, there was a pretty good chance it was thrown by Don!
Don was well known in the Linden community and surrounding area with a strong reputation for being a good man and friend. To know Don was to love him. He was the most easy going, hard working, big hearted, loyal, fix-anything-with-duct tape kind of guy. Don was an incredible family man. He cherished his wife, children and grandchildren above all else. He also was an avid sports fan. He loved Packer Sundays and time spent with his fantasy football friends.
Don will be dearly missed by his wife, Katrina; his children, Jenni (Ryan) Allen and their children Ava, Kya and Coledon of Cobb; Dustin Rickard of Linden, Derek (Mary) Rickard of Madison, Stephani (Tyler) Staskal and their children Evelyn and Elta of Fennimore, Rachel Rickard, Katie Rickard and Grant Rickard, all still at home; his siblings, Lonnie (Roger) Klontz of McConnell, IL, Denny (Penny) Rickard of Linden, Kim (Peg) Rickard of Portage and Tom Rickard of Verona. He is also survived by his father-in-law, Bernard Hinderman (Paulette Friederick) of Lancaster, mother-in-law, Linda Klaas (Dan Richgels) of Livingston, sister-in-law, Helen Chapman of Mineral Point and his brother-in-law, Drew (Cassy) Hinderman of Livingston as well as several nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Dalen and Geraldine; brother, Mike Rickard, sister, Patricia Rickard and his brother-in-law, Raymond Hinderman.
Don was a follower of Christ and attended Life Church in Mount Horeb.
Burial will be in Linden Cemetery.
Gorgen-McGinley & Ayers Funeral Home
Don was born on August 6, 1960 in Dodgeville to Dalen and Geraldine (Faull) Rickard. He graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1978. Don was married in 1984 and had four beautiful children, Jennilyn, Dustin, Derek and Stephani from this marriage.
Don met Katrina Hinderman in 1997. She had vowed not to date anyone over 30 and Don thought he was done having children. God had other plans, though. Don and Katrina were married August 12, 2006 and together they welcomed Rachel, Katie and Grant into the world. They created a beautiful life together that was cut way too short.
Don worked the past 38 years at Rule Construction in Dodgeville. He enjoyed his work and his co-workers were like family to him. His co-workers would probably tell you that if you got hit by a dirtball on the job, there was a pretty good chance it was thrown by Don!
Don was well known in the Linden community and surrounding area with a strong reputation for being a good man and friend. To know Don was to love him. He was the most easy going, hard working, big hearted, loyal, fix-anything-with-duct tape kind of guy. Don was an incredible family man. He cherished his wife, children and grandchildren above all else. He also was an avid sports fan. He loved Packer Sundays and time spent with his fantasy football friends.
Don will be dearly missed by his wife, Katrina; his children, Jenni (Ryan) Allen and their children Ava, Kya and Coledon of Cobb; Dustin Rickard of Linden, Derek (Mary) Rickard of Madison, Stephani (Tyler) Staskal and their children Evelyn and Elta of Fennimore, Rachel Rickard, Katie Rickard and Grant Rickard, all still at home; his siblings, Lonnie (Roger) Klontz of McConnell, IL, Denny (Penny) Rickard of Linden, Kim (Peg) Rickard of Portage and Tom Rickard of Verona. He is also survived by his father-in-law, Bernard Hinderman (Paulette Friederick) of Lancaster, mother-in-law, Linda Klaas (Dan Richgels) of Livingston, sister-in-law, Helen Chapman of Mineral Point and his brother-in-law, Drew (Cassy) Hinderman of Livingston as well as several nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Dalen and Geraldine; brother, Mike Rickard, sister, Patricia Rickard and his brother-in-law, Raymond Hinderman.
Don was a follower of Christ and attended Life Church in Mount Horeb.
Burial will be in Linden Cemetery.
Gorgen-McGinley & Ayers Funeral Home
Donald E. Rickard, age 61, of Linden, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at University Hospital in Madison.
Don was born on August 6, 1960 in Dodgeville to Dalen and Geraldine (Faull) Rickard. He graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1978. Don was married in 1984 and had four beautiful children, Jennilyn, Dustin, Derek and Stephani from this marriage.
Don met Katrina Hinderman in 1997. She had vowed not to date anyone over 30 and Don thought he was done having children. God had other plans, though. Don and Katrina were married August 12, 2006 and together they welcomed Rachel, Katie and Grant into the world. They created a beautiful life together that was cut way too short.
Don worked the past 38 years at Rule Construction in Dodgeville. He enjoyed his work and his co-workers were like family to him. His co-workers would probably tell you that if you got hit by a dirtball on the job, there was a pretty good chance it was thrown by Don!
Don was well known in the Linden community and surrounding area with a strong reputation for being a good man and friend. To know Don was to love him. He was the most easy going, hard working, big hearted, loyal, fix-anything-with-duct tape kind of guy. Don was an incredible family man. He cherished his wife, children and grandchildren above all else. He also was an avid sports fan. He loved Packer Sundays and time spent with his fantasy football friends.
Don will be dearly missed by his wife, Katrina; his children, Jenni (Ryan) Allen and their children Ava, Kya and Coledon of Cobb; Dustin Rickard of Linden, Derek (Mary) Rickard of Madison, Stephani (Tyler) Staskal and their children Evelyn and Elta of Fennimore, Rachel Rickard, Katie Rickard and Grant Rickard, all still at home; his siblings, Lonnie (Roger) Klontz of McConnell, IL, Denny (Penny) Rickard of Linden, Kim (Peg) Rickard of Portage and Tom Rickard of Verona. He is also survived by his father-in-law, Bernard Hinderman (Paulette Friederick) of Lancaster, mother-in-law, Linda Klaas (Dan Richgels) of Livingston, sister-in-law, Helen Chapman of Mineral Point and his brother-in-law, Drew (Cassy) Hinderman of Livingston as well as several nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Dalen and Geraldine; brother, Mike Rickard, sister, Patricia Rickard and his brother-in-law, Raymond Hinderman.
Don was a follower of Christ and attended Life Church in Mount Horeb.
Burial will be in Linden Cemetery.
Gorgen-McGinley & Ayers Funeral Home
Don was born on August 6, 1960 in Dodgeville to Dalen and Geraldine (Faull) Rickard. He graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1978. Don was married in 1984 and had four beautiful children, Jennilyn, Dustin, Derek and Stephani from this marriage.
Don met Katrina Hinderman in 1997. She had vowed not to date anyone over 30 and Don thought he was done having children. God had other plans, though. Don and Katrina were married August 12, 2006 and together they welcomed Rachel, Katie and Grant into the world. They created a beautiful life together that was cut way too short.
Don worked the past 38 years at Rule Construction in Dodgeville. He enjoyed his work and his co-workers were like family to him. His co-workers would probably tell you that if you got hit by a dirtball on the job, there was a pretty good chance it was thrown by Don!
Don was well known in the Linden community and surrounding area with a strong reputation for being a good man and friend. To know Don was to love him. He was the most easy going, hard working, big hearted, loyal, fix-anything-with-duct tape kind of guy. Don was an incredible family man. He cherished his wife, children and grandchildren above all else. He also was an avid sports fan. He loved Packer Sundays and time spent with his fantasy football friends.
Don will be dearly missed by his wife, Katrina; his children, Jenni (Ryan) Allen and their children Ava, Kya and Coledon of Cobb; Dustin Rickard of Linden, Derek (Mary) Rickard of Madison, Stephani (Tyler) Staskal and their children Evelyn and Elta of Fennimore, Rachel Rickard, Katie Rickard and Grant Rickard, all still at home; his siblings, Lonnie (Roger) Klontz of McConnell, IL, Denny (Penny) Rickard of Linden, Kim (Peg) Rickard of Portage and Tom Rickard of Verona. He is also survived by his father-in-law, Bernard Hinderman (Paulette Friederick) of Lancaster, mother-in-law, Linda Klaas (Dan Richgels) of Livingston, sister-in-law, Helen Chapman of Mineral Point and his brother-in-law, Drew (Cassy) Hinderman of Livingston as well as several nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Dalen and Geraldine; brother, Mike Rickard, sister, Patricia Rickard and his brother-in-law, Raymond Hinderman.
Don was a follower of Christ and attended Life Church in Mount Horeb.
Burial will be in Linden Cemetery.
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