Rick Haskins

Rick Randall Haskins, 68, of Richland Center died on the 11th of August 2023, at Meriter Hospital. He was born on the 4th of September 1954 into a military family at the Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Denver, Colorado, the son of Charles E. and Shirley M. (Meyer) Haskins.
He began working hard early in life starting off as a newspaper delivery boy, farming and working the cotton fields in central California, driving tomato harvesters where he gained his disdain for tomatoes and ketchup, and he also worked at an icehouse in Huron, CA. Later in life when he moved back to family ties in Richland Center, he worked for a few concrete and construction companies and L&M Salvage until he was unable to work any longer. Rick enjoyed telling stories of his work and those he worked with. He deeply valued his hard work ethic and wished he could've continued working longer than he was physically able. Rick was popular in high school where he enjoyed playing catcher on the baseball team, engaged in wood shop, auto shop, won beard growing contests, and was voted best dressed.
He served in the Navy Seabees (Construction Battalion) after high school from 1973-1977, stationed in Rota, Spain. He was a movie enthusiast, voracious reader, and loved to play his music loud, especially early classic rock and metal bands from the 70s and 80s. He was a collector of many things, but his special treasures included his books, comic books, vinyl records, cd's, movies (DVD's and VHS Tapes), sci-fi fantasy memorabilia, coins, and marbles.
Rick was driven by his faith as he read the Bible and quoted scripture often. His favorite time of year was Christmas for the lights and for being with family. Rick spent most of the time with his beloved dogs; Shebaa, Pepper, Ralph, Sasha, Maggee, Redd, and Jethroo. He always had 2-3 dogs at a time and was a devoted dog dad. He was gregarious, sociable, funny, quirky, and had the most unique personality. Rick loved his family and neighbor friends who were like family. A special acknowledgement to the Bindls, Kellers, Stibbes, Ewings, and Tom Haas, among others that were always there for support.
He was preceded in death by his parents, aunts, and uncle.
Rick is survived by his sister Dawn Meyer of Onalaska, niece Jessica Hanson of Blue River, nephew Brian (Kelley) Hanson of Holmen, great nephew Bennett, great niece Felicity, many cousins, brother Kelly (Nina) Mullarney of Santa Ana, California, and his beloved dogs Redd and Jethroo.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Rick's home, 25522 Santa Klaus Lane, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM, with a time of sharing at 3:00 PM. Military rites will be provided by the Local Military Memorial Honors Unit following the time of sharing. A gathering and luncheon will be held at the American Legion on Friday, September 15, 2023, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. An estate sale will be held at Rick's home, 25522 Santa Klaus Lane, Richland Center on Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17 from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
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