Service Details
Visitation will be in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, January 7, 2022 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Services celebrating Ricky’s life will follow at 4:00 pm.
Racine – Ricky Stephen Jarstad, age 37, passed away suddenly of natural causes in Racine on Friday, Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021.
Ricky was born in Racine on October 7, 1984. He was a graduate of William Horlick High School. Ricky served our community in home healthcare with Amy’s Adult Family Home. Ricky was also a passionate political activist having founded and continuously monitored the social media FaceBook column “Racine Uncensored”.
Outside of work and politics, Ricky enjoyed gardening, had a green thumb for tropical plants and always looked forward to traveling. Above all, Ricky loved being together with his entire family and extensive circle of friends.
Surviving are his mom & step-dad, Jane (nee:Hill) & Charles Benning; sisters, Charlene Crandall, Michelle (Stephen) Kaul and Rachel (Randy) Wellsandt; grandmother, Enid Hill; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ricky was preceded in death by his father, Richard Jarstad; and grandparents, Dennis Hill, Marvin Jarstad and Anna Jarstad.
Visitation will be in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, January 7, 2022 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Services celebrating Ricky’s life will follow at 4:00 pm.
Anonymous says
🙏🏼🕊️😘😘 love u best friend and I miss u so much
CJ Rouse says
No mother should ever have to bury their child. My heart breaks for the family.
Minister Angie Boutwell says
God called one of His angels back home. Ricky Rest In Peace my young brother, you had a heart 💜 of gold. May God comfort your family dear heart.
Jane Benning says
Ricky, you touched so many lives you will never know. You were an incredible son, brother and human being. I am still asking myself why. I want to wrap my arms around you forever. I will truly miss you and will see you once again. Love you.
Mom
Jennifer Ticer says
My Condolences and Prayers to the family . RICKY was a very friendly man and I enjoyed work with him many years ago at RUSD . RICKY u earned your wings . We will miss u dearly 😢 💔.
Donna Beaudoin says
So sorry for your loss
Heidi Mentch says
Miss you so much Little Ricky, we still can’t believe you’re gone. It doesn’t seem real you will be loved & missed always. You were a bright light in the darkness. R.I.P Love, Tom, Heidi, Tj & Belle!
Heather Brewer & Family says
We will miss you so much! Rest In Peace cousin. Love ya!
christina h says
ibknew ricky since 7th grade. he was always smiling and a really good friend. i will miss him. rest in peace buddy!!
Ann Henkes says
I worked with Ricky as well in RUSD. He was enthusiastic and compassionate with the kids he worked with. My condolences to the family in their loss.
Donna Leitheiser says
Ricky can’t believe ur gone doesn’t seem real love u and miss u
Simone Starkey says
We love you Ricky and so glad you was able to touch my life see you at the cross roads bro love you until next life 🥰♾️💯
Anonymous says
My condolences to the Family
John B. says
Thought you would outlive me since our paths crossed in 2008, but I guess it wasn’t so. You made a huge impact in my life and I can’t believe I won’t be seeing you anymore. It’s been a good run and you will be missed, my friend.
R.I.P.
anonymous says
I knew Ricky in high school. He was always smiling and nice. This is a shock. May he RIP. Prayers with his family.
Juliana Patricia Viertel says
Ricky, you were one of my nephews I really enjoyed being around, we had our ups and downs but you were still my nephew Ricky, you’re going to be missed and I don’t understand why you left us at such a young age, God was waiting for you and I’ll meet you again someday, dance in heaven with the angels and Grandma and Grandpa Jarstad, and keep watching over us. I will always miss you , I will never ever forget you. You were truly one of a kind and I love that in you sleep on nephew, you need your rest and I will see you again soon.
Shane h says
Ricky u will be missed I’ve known u all of school and we have had convos and u always had the right advise to give to me when I needed it ill miss u buddy rest in peace Thanks for everything u have done for me and for this community
Anonymous says
Heaven gained two angels on this day: My grandmother in 1997 and Ricky in 2021. May you two souls meet and share your passion for righteousness.
Edward Diehl says
Ricky was a true friend. He cared about people, tirelessly collecting and distributing clothes and food. He was intelligent and honest, and would have been a fantastic Alderman, but was soundly defeated. This reflects on Racine, not Ricky.
Jacki Phillips says
Jane, I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Rachel Wellsandt says
Ricky, its still unbelievable that you are gone. I still sit here and wonder why. It just dont make sense. You are an amazing brother, and are so good with the kids, always pulling some kind of crap like a jokester. Me and mom will make sure they never forget you. I called you just to vent or complain about stuff at work, or home things. Now I cant do that, it just goes to voicemail. Its hard to believe that my brother; my only sibling is no longer here. Im miss you so much and I know you are looking down on us. We all love you and that will never change. R.I.P.
Heather perfetto says
A simple “i miss you” will never be enough. You made everything so much brighter and because of that I will forever carry you in my heart. This will never be goodbye! Rip ricky!!
Mark Kollaszar says
Ricky
I’ll never forget all the crazy adventures we had together. I hope wherever you are, it’s tropical and has all the guava you can eat!
Carolyn Upchurch-McInnis says
RIP Ricky my Prayers and Condolences to the family
Sammy Sanchez says
Rest in heaven Ricky! You will always be in our hearts, until we meet again!
Cathy Middleton says
Ricky rest in peace and you were a good friend
Amber Castillo says
Still can’t believe you are gone. We will miss you and all of your shenanigans. Rest now. ♥︎
Aaron miller says
Ricky, i miss you i wish i could of said goodbye i love you
Sheryle Kurdas says
Ricky was a wonderful young man,I have been blessed to have known him. When he came thru my lunch lines at school You we’re garanteed a smile and something funny. He will be truly missed. My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Candace Jean Lepow says
I am so very sorry for the loss of Ricky, for his family and friends, and for our community which Ricky loved and lived his life to better.
Ashley bouwma says
You will be missed!!
Skylar Grey says
I have come to know Ricky over the many years my daughter and Ricky went to Horlick together and have seen his many accomplishments he will be sadly missed prayers to the family
Rest in Heaven Ricky
Richard C. Mongerer says
Forever in our hearts
Always in our minds
Gone until we meet again
God waits for us all
Onward to the afterlife
Together in eternity