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Fredrick Durrant Obituary
Wisconsin Rapids - Fredrick S. "Ricky D" Durrant, age 66 of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, died Thursday, January 09, 2020 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, WI with his family and friends by his side.
A Celebration of Rick's Life will be held at a later date.
Rick was born July 25, 1953 in Stevens Point, WI to Frederick and Esther (Sikorski) Durrant. He was employed at Consolidated Paper Company (Verso) for 44 years, retiring on June 1, 2016. Rick loved watching both the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers, listening to music of all kinds, playing golf and was active in the Community Theater. He was a yearly participant in Steven's Point Trivia with Ricky D's House of Hormones Team.
Rick is survived by his 2 sisters-in-law's: Joyce Durrant and Kim (Willie) Block, 2 nieces: Pamela (Charles) Nemfakos, Linda (Scott) Aschenbrenner, great niece Alexandra Nemfakos, a very special cousin Vicki (Dan) Dunham and Amanda & Ashley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: William "Billy" Durrant, Edward "Ned" Durrant and infant brother Edward.
A memorial donation may be made in Rick's name to a charity of your choice.
A special thank you to the doctors and nurses on the second floor and CCU at Aspirus Riverview Hospital for their kind and compassionate care of Rick.
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Thomas Williams
January 27, 2020
Ricky and his Dad Fred and Mom Sally and Her Dog Fifi were fun People to Be Around
Jeff Lobner
January 16, 2020
Ricky was upbeat and just fun to be around. I had the opportunity to work with Ricky for many years. I am truly saddened to hear he is now gone. My condolences to the family members.
Linda Garski
January 14, 2020
I will miss Ricky D's booming voice and big hugs. He was a sweetheart, and the world was better with him in it.
January 13, 2020
Brian Zabel
January 11, 2020
Very sad day.You were an awesome guy.prayers for you in heaven ol friend..
January 10, 2020
You will be missed by so many . We will really miss the all the Thursday evening trips to Pfiffner Park for the summer concert series we did together. You have been a true friend for the many years I have known you. God's speed Buddy
JP & Jada
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