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Mike Ricchio
April 4, 1951 - February 20, 2017

Michael Curtis Ricchio, 65, of Oelwein passed away on Monday February 20, 2017 at his home.  Public visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Thursday February 23, 2017 at the Geilenfeld Funeral Home in Oelwein.  Services will be private.  A memorial fund has been established.

Mike was born in Racine, WI on April 4, 1951 to parents Alex and Arlene (Blurton) Ricchio.  He graduated from Oelwein High School with the class of 1971.  Mike then served his country honorably in the United States Army in Vietnam.  On October 7, 1975 he was united in marriage with Terry Hauptmeier in Oelwein.  They later divorced.  On June 8, 1996 he was united in marriage with Mary Lou (Faust) Eikenberry in Oelwein.  Mike was an electrician, retiring from Ken’s Electric in 2016.

Mike loved being out in his garage tinkering with his model trains and antique radios.  He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Green Bay Packers and NASCAR fan.  He was especially a Chicago Cubs fan.  Mike always had a smile on his face, and a joke in his pocket.

Left to celebrate Mike’s life are his wife Mary Lou; his children: Jesse (Jaci) Ricchio of Norfolk, NE, Dennis (Cassie) Eikenberry of Oelwein, Brian (Jasmina) Eikenberry of Ankeny and Beth (Brett) Belden of Oelwein; his grandchildren: Jackson, Anderson and Madison Ricchio, Courtney and DJ Silvestri, Brielle Belden, Benjamin, Leila Eikenberry and one on the way; his great-granddaughter Kinley Silvestri;  his brothers: Tom Ricchio of Oelwein, Alex Ricchio of Oelwein and Andy (Rose) Ricchio of WY; his sisters: Sharon (Dave) Morris of Oelwein, Alice (Bob) Benter of Oelwein, Mary (Terry) Bruns of Early, Cindy Stowe of Hazleton and Barb (Norm) Stenzel of Lansing, WI.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister in infancy, Patricia. 

 

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Gary Williams on February 22, 2017 at 4:06 AM said:

Grow up around Mike. Good guy! They don't come any better then him. Rest in peace.
Linda King-Cue on February 22, 2017 at 3:29 AM said:

Mary Lou and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Mike was the best. Everyone at R & L Electric remember how much fun and hard working Mike was. We all loved his smile and his jokes. He kept us all laughing and going.
God bless you all--Mike is still watching over you.
Mike & Mary Gaffney on February 21, 2017 at 7:31 PM said:

Deepest condolences to all of the family
Sterling Silver on February 21, 2017 at 5:29 PM said:

Mike was one of the most enjoyable people to work with, I worked at R&L and Donaldson's with Mike and was great person. Always a ready to have a laugh. May God bless him and his family. Sterling
Rick and Jonnie Hofer on February 21, 2017 at 10:11 AM said:

We will miss you Mike! You were always my favorite "Pirate" when you would come to Ken's Pizza. RIP
marlene chapman Wedemeier on February 21, 2017 at 9:40 AM said:

Sorry for your loss Mary Lou
Jess & Christy Paul on February 21, 2017 at 9:40 AM said:

Mary Lou and family. It's sad that we have slowly lost touch over the years. We are so sorry for your loss and you will remain in our prayers.
John and Diana Tupper on February 21, 2017 at 8:36 AM said:

So sorry for your loss, Mike was a great guy.
Gordon & Kim Miller on February 21, 2017 at 6:32 AM said:

We were so sorry to hear about Mike. What a fun guy he was!Our sympathy is with your family at this difficult time.
Lyle & Nancy Miller on February 21, 2017 at 5:37 AM said:

Our condolences-Mike always had a great laugh & great smile. Good guy & may you have fond memories. God Bless
Phil Fordyce on February 20, 2017 at 7:34 PM said:

I am so sorry for your loss Mary Lou. Mike was a great guy.
Bruce and Rita Benter on February 20, 2017 at 6:22 PM said:

After a lighting storm in 1985, Mike, honestly saved my life and the house I lived in. In his honor, I will gladly tell you the story if you ask.
I hope I learned a little bit more about music, and patience, and fun, and living well.

By every measure I now laugh and cry.
We will forever miss him and forever remember him.
John N Ricchio on February 20, 2017 at 6:13 PM said:

My deepest condolences to the Ricchio family keeping you in my thoughts and prayers RIP Mike
Gary and Mary Oakley on February 20, 2017 at 5:44 PM said:

I am glad we had the opportunity to get to know you. (Even though we started out by interrupting your lunches, you were gracious). I bet God has a garage for you to putz around in.
Mary Sue Roth. on February 20, 2017 at 5:14 PM said:

You were a great guy. I loved how you took in another family and counted them as your own. You made everybody aroune you so happy. Enjoy your life in heaven and keep on looking over Mary Lou and all your family. RIP. Mike.

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