Rick L. Spaulding Obituary (1979

Rick L. Spaulding, age 42, of Blenker, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. A memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. at the K.B. Willett Arena (large meeting room) at 1000 Minnesota Ave., Stevens Point, WI 54481 and a Celebration of Life to honor Rick will be held on June 11, 2022 at the South Wood County Park (open pavilion by the campground) at 5510 Wazeecha Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494. Rick was born on January 17, 1979 in Wisconsin Rapids to Rick F. and Patricia (Czappa) Spaulding. He was united in marriage to April (Guinn) Spaulding on December 28, 2017 in Gatlinburg, TN. Rick enjoyed spending time with his family and supporting his children in their many sporting events and activities. He also enjoyed nature, fishing, hunting, and camping. Rick is survived by his wife April; children: Gabrial, Shea, Nathaniel, Cooper, Kaylee, Cora, and Ziva; siblings: Loretta (Dan) Heeg, Randy Ludtke, Mandy McCandless, Tim (Kari) Spaulding, and Nickie Ludtke. He is preceded in death by his father: Rick F. Spaulding; grandfathers: Wilfred Czappa, Floyd Spaulding Jr., and Earl Ludtke; grandmothers: Anna Johnson, Carol Ludtke, Karen Ludtke; uncles: Leland Czappa, William Czappa, Lee Ludtke, and John Gipson; aunt: Debbie Stanke; cousin: Shaun Spaulding; and nephew Damian McCandless. The family would like to thank the staff at Aspirus Riverview Hospital for their care and dedication. Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.