Ricky 'Rick' Wiersema

RICKY "RICK" WIERSEMA

Lisbon

Ricky "Rick" Wiersema, 61, of Lisbon, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016, surrounded by his loving family after a battle with cancer. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, at Lisbon United Methodist Church, by Pastor Karen Nelson. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 11, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, and one hour before the service at the church.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca; son, Brian; daughters, Holly (Jason) Mullin, Jennifer (Derrick) Gaiser, Lea Wiersema and Emily Wiersema; five grandchildren; father, Bill; brothers, Steven Wiersema and Kerry (Marge) Wiersema; sisters, Debra (Alan) Christopher and Denise (Gary) Bush; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and dog, Banjo.

Rick was born May 14, 1955, to Wilbur "Bill" and Bonnie (Kent) Wiersema in Morrison, Ill. He graduated in 1974 from Fulton High School in Illinois and later moved to Lisbon in 1996. He married Rebecca Wright on Aug. 12, 2000, in Lisbon. Rick was a pipefitter for American Piping Group and enjoyed entertaining friends and family in his spare time.

He was known to host cookouts, pool parties (billiards and swimming) and enjoyed golfing, bowling and fishing. He followed many different sports and was a White Sox, Bears, Illini and NASCAR fan. Most importantly, Rick loved spending time with his beloved family, especially his children and grandchildren, always living up to the title of "Goofy Grandpa."

He was preceded in death by his mother and nephew, Brandon Thompson.

A memorial fund has been established in Rick's name.

Please share your support and memories with Rick's family on his tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.