Ricky H. Zeinert, 70, Bowler, died on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on November 2, 1945 in Birnamwood, the son of the late Harold and Agnes (Bernarde) Zeinert.
On August 23, 1997, Ricky was united in marriage to Patti Hamm in Bowler. She survives. Ricky worked for Jack Walter’s Builders and most recently, Kolbe & Kolbe until his retirement in 2011. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bowler. Ricky enjoyed woodworking, gardening, canning, fishing and playing cards.
Survivors include his wife, Patti, Bowler; two children, Kim (Mark) Kindschi, Edgerton and Jason Zeinert, Wittenberg; two grandchildren, Alexandra and Victoria; mother-in-law, Ruth Hamm, Wittenberg; siblings, Larry (Friend Diane Long) Zeinert, Wittenberg, Darwin (Betty) Zeinert, Tigerton, Rodney (Pat) Zeinert and Sharon (Dennis) Trinko all of Bowler; siblings-in-law, Lori Zeinert, Waupaca, Pat Zeinert, Wausau, Mike (Sue) Hamm, Wittenberg, Gary (Emily) Hamm, Tigerton, Rose Hamm, Appleton and Bob Schmidt, Leopolis and Ricky’s former wife, Donna Zeinert, Wittenberg.
Ricky was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerald and DeLloyd; sister, Julaine Olson; sisters-in-law, Jeannie Schmidt and Bonnie Zeinert and brother-in-law, Clarence Olson.
A memorial service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bowler. Rev. Michael Schram will officiate. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9AM until the time of service at the church.
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.