My brother...my friend. I will miss our discussions and rants. Most of all our laughs! Forever in my heart.
Kiddo ♥️

Aw man, so sad. Rick was one of my many favorite co-workers at MPM.
Always a smile and a kind word. 
Such a talent, a great person who will be missed by many.

PT

Ricky, my brother, I can’t believe that you’re gone! I will never ever forget all the fun and laughter we had over so many years! You will always be one of the best people in my life and I will love and miss you til I die, and we meet again! Farewell my friend!

I'm absolutely shattered to learn of Rick's death. I've known members of his family for nearly 70 years, Rick since his birth. I will miss him terribly. I love you, brother of my heart.

We just heard the news about you Rick. Our lives have a HUGE hole in it. I love you Rick.

Rick. Just heard the news and am deeply saddened. You were a great neighbor and we were becoming good buddies.

I'll miss our chats over the fence. Bringing you food when I cooked too much. And knowing that I always had a neighbor I could trust and ask for help.

Perhaps we'll meet in another world....

I'll miss you pal.

I remember Rick with his big laugh, always telling stories about his house roof. Very caring and witty man. He will be missed, didn't see him to often, only at Jerry's house but felt close. Rip my friend.

Rick Regazzi!
It's hard to believe you've went to the flip side too soon. I have much gratitude to have been in your life.
I worked with Rick at MPM in the exhibits graphics area for 10.years. He taught me aot about graphic design, being the perfectionist he was. Kerning each letter to the exact perfect spacing that no one would notice as a museum visitor because there was nothing to notice; it was designed so elegantly. Only other designers would notice and think wow, what a beautiful flourish added to that label describing the mating of a rain forest resident. Or check out that beautiful serif font combined with such easy to read body copy...
Perfect graphic design is an art form and Rick ruled that realm.
He did struggle going into the digital world however and seemed to have a really bad relationship with computers. His verbal assault seemed to make the machine more adamant to mis-behave. I would hear him cursing from my office room next to his and quietly come in and fix it... "Ya gotta talk nicely to it Rick, and rub the top part of the monitor sweetly" I would say to him.
Yes, his passion and temper made him who he was. Crazy fun. But don't ever, ever, ever talk politics with him... Even if you both are on the same page.
He had a sweet heart and I know he enjoyed life thoroughly, always on the adventure travel get away and enjoying the outdoors and nature.
You will be missed Rick Regazzi.
See you on the flip side.
xo,
Debbie

When I think about Rick I think about what a great adventure travel companion he was. Every single trip I made with him was to some degree adventurous and just plane fun.
… I remember once when we were on a long hot hike in South Dakota where we kept walking and walking because in the distance we could see a lake. We talked about how wonderful it would feel to relax by its shore , maybe dip our feet in the cool water, maybe even go for a swim. We got there and our lake turned out to be a waste treatment pond.
Or I remember the time in the morning at Custer State Park when we were almost trampled by a young buffalo because we got too close to its heard.
Or I remember the time we were backpacking in the Porkies on a multi day hike and on the first night a bear stole a bunch of our food, and then two days later the mice stole our peanuts and the bear stole the rest of the food . Then Rick saved us with 3 power bars he had hidden away .
Or I remember the time we were up in the UP looking for some nighttime entertainment and we happened on a remote club that featured heavy metal music, and audience participation bear wrestling ( there was lots of blood).
Rick was an adventurer through and through. And he made you glad to be apart of it all.

My wife, Rose, at times worked with Rick. We'd been married (Rose and me, that is) only a short time and I was at times insecure about the relationship (that is, mine and Rose's) and was capable of being jealous. Rick seemed to be aware of that flaw in my character. Whenever I happened to encounter Rose and Rick in close proximity, he managed to get his arm around Rose with a big s**t-eating grin on his face. It was actually pretty funny. He designed and constructed a lovely sign for our budding Clydesdale breeding endeavor. He was a good guy; fun to chat with.

Ricky
I have tears everyday when I think of you and see all of these incredible pictures from friends and family. You left behind quite a legacy.
It’s been 20 years and I hoped many more, but, I guess all of us just have to cherish the good times we had. I am very grateful that my friends , and family had the honor of knowing you. The holiday get togethers, attending my wedding with Craig , festivals, taking care of each other’s cat for years, and so many more.
Craig and I will miss your jokes, wise comments, and that great laugh of yours.
Will miss you always.
See you later.❤️
May you shine like the sun, and god hold you in the palm of his hand.
Sheila and Craig

What can I say about someone who I’ve gone through thick and thin, good and bad with, for nearly 40 years. We worked shoulder to shoulder on so many exhibits together, I’ve lost count. My fondest memories are of our bike trips we took in our younger days - one in particular; biking through a flash flood in the middle of a lightening and thunder storm. I’ll miss your humor, obsessive perfectionism, and lust for life. You were one of a kind and you’ll be greatly missed by everyone who knew you.

"Down, down into the darkness of the grave
Gently they go, the beautiful, the tender, the kind;
Quietly they go, the intelligent, the witty, the brave.
I know. But I do not approve. And I am not resigned."
Edna St. Vincent Millay

Rick was all those things — and I am not at all resigned to him being gone! He will never be gone from my thoughts and my heart.

Rick, I am having a hard time writing this because I still can't believe it. I was looking forward to growing old still hearing your crazy stories as they grew progressively worse, your political rants, your jokes, countless lunch/dinners at Conejitos, and sharing the occasional peek of a hot babe. You made work at the museum fun and exciting with your computer software dramas, but at the end you always came through with a great design and style. You were one of a kind and I will remember your smile and laugh for as long as I live. See you on the other side friend.

I can't begin to put into words who Rick was, always will be, because he was by far one of the best human beings I've ever met. Such an amazing great guy. The laughs and the practical jokes are my favorite memory. There was never a day in his presence that I was not hanging on his every word. So fun to be around. I can't express how deeply you will be missed by all the lives you ever touched. You will not be forgotten. :,(

Oh Ricky, say it isn’t so — we share too much — moments, escapades and silliness to have to say goodbye now. From museum colleague to best fun buddy, you were easy to be with; you were authentically you. I have so many slices of Rick-life memories in my head; from our Milwaukee haunt Conejitos, to the weekend drives to work in Manitowoc, to our group adventure in Costa Rica, you brought brightness and laughter. I cherish the memories along with our friendship. Goodbye dear friend Rick . . . Peace be with you.

... what will be hardest is the knowing your smile will no longer pop into view while being out and about on a summer night in a park for a concert, or around the corner in a gallery, or meeting me out for a lunch to talk about a project or the woes of our design profession... I loved working with you, laughing with you and trusting that each and every time we exchanged moments, they were always good. you lived so kind to others and so true for you... grateful to have known you.

My forty plus years of friendship with Rick began by chance when he came into class at MATC and sat down in the desk in front of me. Rick of course started up a conversation that night and it wasn’t long before the adventures began. In all those years of many great memories and fun times I don’t ever remember getting in a fight with Rick even when we didn’t agree. When something frustrated him, whether it be politics or a home improvement project going badly, he could go on an epic rant but a short time later would be able to laugh it off. I am very thankful that Rick was in my life all these years and will miss him greatly. I find it unbelievable that he is gone.

Ricky Dee ...

I can't believe you're gone ...
For over 38 years, you've been not only a very talented, often hot-headed, extremely stubborn, sometimes irritating, always flirty, and ever-entertaining, co-worker, but also a dear, wonderful, friend.
So long ago - just kid's in our early 20's ... we grew up together at MPM, and I loved you as a brother.
I'll forever cherish my many wonderful memories of you ... thanks for always making me laugh!

XOXO
Nanc

Oh my gosh your sense of humor was like no other. Just thinking about for so many years I had sent your Christmas cards to the wrong address. Months after the holidays we would receive back these mangled "war ridden" envelopes from the post office stamped return to sender. At one of our parties I shared this with you and we laughed. Because Mark had made the mistake of putting Greenfield instead of West Allis in our address book. You called him a dufus! 

Rick, I miss u brother. Your passing really put a huge void in our family. I am extremely grateful to genuinely had gotten to know you on a personal level the past half dozen years ago. I feel so lucky that this past summer I got to share time with you up north at Dads old place. Not to mention the 20 mile hike we went on while being snacked on by the most gangster horse flies I've ever seen.
Until we meet again uncle,
Love you.
Joel

What can I say Rick...you were an amazing brother and friend, and you left us way too soon. You still had so much life to live and jokes to give. I will miss your smiling face and listening to your animated stories. I'm still in shock. You will be forever missed and loved by all who knew you. You've left quite the legacy big brother. I'd give anything to have you back. Say hi to the rest of the family for me. Love you always, Roxy