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Rick A. Bartels
Rick A. Bartels
Cedar Rapids
Rick A. Bartels, 68 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Rick was retired. For years Rick worked construction and was the owner of Prime Time Sports Bar. Many good times were had there. He spent most of his time on his deck in Prairie doing, as he would call it, “Reflecting”. Rick loved to fish with his friends, at one time he started turtling, “AKA catching turtles.” He had lots of stories about the Great Mississippi. Everyone knew how much he loved his Prairie Family. He will be missed by many….
He is survived by his father Russell and his loving mother Mary; children Jason (Kelly) Bartels, Jamie Bartels (Jeff), Chris (Crystal) Bartels, Jenny (Daryl) Bulle, and Sarah Bartels: sisters Wendy Bertelli, Debbie (Kirk) Knickerbocker, brother Scott Bartels, Kathy Krantz, Patty Paten, Wanda Lawrence; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his loving mother Sallie and sister Becky Bartels.
If you would like to, send cards to Rick’s family addressed to the Bartels Family, PO Box 74, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821.
A Celebration of Rick’s life will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Lakeview Ct. Lot #51, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com
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