Jerome “JR” “Jerry” M. Richartz of Menomonie, died Monday August 26, 2024 at the age of 73.

JR was born January 13, 1951, in Menomonie.  He was the son of Ted and Nira (Block) Richartz.  He grew up in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1969.  JR was proud of his athletic accomplishments in basketball, golf, baseball and ping-pong. After high school JR worked in the family businesses (Richartz Implement, Champion Auto, Richartz Auto Sales)

JR had many interests including golf, bowling, softball and playing cards.  Other favorite activities were traveling, casino runs and attending sporting events of all kinds, especially when his family members were playing.  He also loved auto racing.

JR is survived by his siblings, Bill (Jackie Gerth) of Menomonie, Roxanne (T.O.) Malum of Osakis, MN, Jim (Cathy) of Menomonie, Peggy (Al Grabowski) Richartz of Menomonie, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and too many friends to mention.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and a niece, Brooke Richartz.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday September 4, 2024, at Rhiel Funeral Home in Menomonie, followed by a reception at Dean & Sue’s at 7:30 PM Wednesday.

In order to carry on JR’s passion for taking care of others, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in JR’s memory to a charity of your choice.

Condolences

1. Cindy Bruce September 4, 2024, at 8:20am

   JR will be missed. He had such a great sense of humor. I enjoyed playing cards with him and hearing his stories. He was a very caring person, always checking on his friends and helping whenever he could. Heaven must have needed another angel.

2. Rick Pauly September 3, 2024, at 11:07am

   What a great guy......helped a lot of others when they were in need. Have lots of fun memories of JR. Rest In Peace.

3. Nancy Steinmeyer August 29, 2024, at 8:02am

   Our sympathy goes out to the Richartz family. You are in our thoughts and prayers ????.

4. Marlin Block August 28, 2024, at 7:54pm

   Kaki and I are going to miss talking with you. It was wonderful to see you at our 50th celebration. Hopefully you’re playing the perfect Uecker hand and putting those girls at Deans in their place. Yankees rule

5. Barb Shannon August 28, 2024, at 5:45pm

   Sorry for your loss. Jerry was quite a guy.

6. Anne Schleusner August 28, 2024, at 4:36pm

   Bill, Rox, Jim and Peg-I am so shocked and sorry to hear this. Great memories of the old days with your family and when Ted and Nira would fix breakfast for everyone on New Years early morning. Such a shadow of his old self, he always looked so healthy. Hugs and sympathy to all of you. ☹️

7. Vicki Appleby August 28, 2024, at 3:39pm

   Richartz family, I’m so sorry to hear of JR’s passing. I always enjoyed chatting with him when I’m in town. He was a character for sure♥️

8. Dennis Lee Repaal August 28, 2024, at 3:25pm

   played alot of ball against jr-he was always the best of best on and off the field-he will be missed for sure-god bless-reep

9. Nancy & LeRoy Buss August 28, 2024, at 2:23pm

   JR will be missed by many. We liked playing cards with him. All the ladies will miss their rides. Sympathy for the Family.d

10. Roger and Mary Schaefer August 28, 2024, at 1:46pm

    Sincere condolences and sympathy to the Richartz family. Jerry, his humor and smiles will be missed by family and his many friends. May the perpetual light shine on him.

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