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2024
Ricky Greenseth Obituary
Ricky "Rik" Allen Greenseth
CHIPPEWA FALLS - Ricky "Rik" Allen Greenseth, 70, of Chippewa Falls, died on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire after a brief bout with cancer.
Rik was born on December 13, 1953, in Chippewa Falls, the eldest of seven children and the son of Wayne "Greenie" Greenseth and Lois (Post) Greenseth Eichinger.
On April 22, 1989, Rik married Catherine "Cathy" R. Pieper at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church where he was an active member as an Usher and a proud member of the Chippewa Falls Optimist Club.
Rik served honorably for the U.S. Air Force from 1972 to 1974.
Though Rik was a fan of the Green Bay Packers his passion was with racing. Every Sunday afternoon the TV was always tuned into NASCAR. He loved a good card game of Schmier and most importantly, above all else, his family.
Rik is survived by his mother, Lois; mother-in-law, Rose Pieper; his wife, of 35 years, Cathy; daughter, Allison (Mike) Amundson; son, Kyle; three brothers: his twin Pastor Ray (Patti), Mark (Julie), Scott (Cindy); and three sisters: Kathy (Jim) Lange, Nancy (Dan) Frank of Chippewa Falls, Carol (Rick) Farmer; in laws: Shirley (Joe) Randall, Theresa (Richard) Sedlacek, Donna (Jim) Woodcock, Edwin (fiance Missy) Pieper, William (Stephanie) Pieper, Nicholas (Tami) Pieper, Anne (Eric) Vanden Heuvel, Margaret (Todd) Schwarz, Regina (Terry) Blodgett, Veronica (Nathan) Romanowski, Karen (Justin) Simington; and four grandchildren: Jane, Ruby, Julia and baby, Amundson; and godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth; his father, Wayne Greenseth and father-in-law, Leonard Pieper.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church, Chippewa Falls with his twin brother, Pastor Ray Greenseth and Pastor Brad Thomas officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Lake Holcombe. Military Rites will be conducted by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council at the cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Horan Funeral Home, Chippewa Falls and one hour before at Zion Lutheran Church.
Family and friends may express condolences online at www.horanfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers Memorials to the Zion Lutheran radio broadcast or to St. Charles Borromeo Church.
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October 13, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Colleen Marthaler
May 9, 2024
Rik mowed lawn for my husband and I for a few years. Always had a smile on his face, and enjoyed his conversations. It was such a shock to he had passed away.My heard goes out to the family.He will definitely be missed.
MARGE GEISSLER
May 9, 2024
I´m so very sorry to hear of Ricky´s passing. He was a wonderful man. I hope you can find some comfort in the special memories you shared.
Patti Schneider/ Joanne Oleson
May 9, 2024
Rik was my mom´s handyman for a few years. He was always so very thoughtful and hard working. She will miss him a great deal!
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