In the last couple years I was fortanute enough to see Rick and Joan at parties and functions that were had. He always had a joke to tell or smile on his face. I remember him always being so fun to be around, never mad always happy!!! When him and Joan and Trish and a bunch of us went to Elmo's for the annual Hat party, he had us laughing so hard my sides hurt. He will always be remembered for his fun, joking, and loving his family and friends.....gone way to soon but is a Angel looking down on his loved ones always...................

I was recently in St. Louis for three weeks in Oct/Nov staying with family.  As usual, my brother was working lots of hours and trying to get a little hunting in.  There was not a lot of spare time.  However, the night before I flew back home, he came and we went to dinner.  I had him all to myself for an hour and a half.  We even went to Joe Boccardis for dinner.  I am so blessed I got that time with him.  It meant a lot, and now I am so greatful for every moment we had together.  I will always cherish the time!


I will miss you brother!  Thanks for being a great brother!