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Richard W. "Rick" Meixelsperger
1953 - 2024
Richard Meixelsperger Obituary
January 18, 1953 - November 29, 2024
SPRING GREEN - Richard "Rick" W. Meixelsperger, age 71, of Spring Green, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024.
Rick was born on January 18, 1953, at Reedsburg Area Hospital to Rich and Carol (Liegel) Meixelsperger. Rick cherished time with his family. He is survived by his children: Nathan (Lisa) Meixelsperger, Tezra (Mark) Menne, and Erin (Christopher) Lane; his grandchildren: Jacob and Olivia Menne, Zadie Lane, and Brittany Baker; great-granddaughter Lylianah Baker. He is also survived by his mother, Carol Meixelsperger, and his siblings: Jane (Timm) Prouty, Ruth (Fred) Schreiner, Jeff (Mary) Meixelsperger, Mary (Bernie) Andrews, Rory (Tracey) Meixelsperger, and Mike (Lauri) Meixelsperger. And many nieces and nephews.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, Richard (Rich) Meixelsperger, his siblings Kitty and Marty Meixelsperger, and his grandson Tyler Lane.
Rick graduated from River Valley High School and attended culinary school at Madison Area Technical College.
After school he was a Chef at The Spring Green Restaurant. In 1980, Rick realized his dream of owning a restaurant and bakery, purchasing a building on Jefferson Street, creating many lifelong friendships, over coffee and donuts, that he cherished through the many years. Rick poured his heart into his business for over 40 years, retiring in 2019.
Rick was a man of varied passions. He was an avid outdoorsman, spending time hunting deer, bears, and small game. He loved spending time on his brother Jeff's land in Northern Wisconsin, especially after retirement. He also loved watching the Packers and Badgers. He enjoyed fishing on the Wisconsin River, birdwatching and woodworking. Spending time with his granddaughter Zadie brough him much joy, with a recent memorable moment when she wore a pair of wooden shoes, he brought back from one of his many travel adventures. Ricks love of sharing his skills shone as he taught Brittany how to make his fall favorite apple cider donut – a tradition she carried on after his retirement.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am St. Luke's Catholic Church in Plain, WI on Friday, December 6, 2024. A visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Burial will follow immediately at the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Rick's memory.
Rick will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. His kindness, passion, and vibrant spirit will forever remain in our hearts.
Online condolences may be made at hooversonfuneralhomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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