Richard Roy Antonson, 60, passed away at his home in the village of Luck, Wisconsin, on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024.
Richard was born on Dec. 26, 1963, in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of Roy and Marian (Erickson) Antonson. They resided in Duluth until Rick was in fourth grade then his parents moved him and his siblings, Laurie, Tim and Jill, to Centuria, Wisconsin.
Rick attended Unity Schools, graduating in the Class of 1982. After graduation he worked at a grocery store in Centuria before he joined his brother and father in the flooring-installation business for a number of years. He went on to work at a variety of hardware stores in the area, working 17 years at Clear Lake True Value, and also putting in many hours installing flooring.
In 1990, he welcomed his daughter, Jessica Lynn, with his wife, Amy Jacobson.
He married Patricia Levinski, and in 1996 they had their son, Eric Timothy.
In his later years he married Jodi Wheeler and gained four bonus children, Bailey, Amber, Dakota and Coltin.
He was blessed with 13 grandchildren.
Rick spent many happy hours with family and friends fishing and being outdoors, especially on Leech Lake at his cousin's resort. He also enjoyed bowling in a league and spending time at McKenzie Lanes.
Rick will be remembered for his generosity and his awesome dance moves.
Richard leaves to cherish his memory son, Eric (Jenna) Antonson of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin; daughter, Jessica (Joe) Kueppers of Lino Lakes, Minnesota; stepchildren, Bailey Adams (David) of Harris, Minnesota, Amber (Matt) Barney of Clear, Lake, Wisconsin, Dakota (Ashley) Wheeler of Milltown, Wisconsin, Coltin Anderson of Rochester, Minnesota, and Jason Adams of Luck; grandchildren, Conrad Antonson, and Colton and Cade Kueppers; step-grandchildren, Paige, Mkenna, Landen, Greysen, Annabelle, Avery, Chevi, Danika, Evelyn and Jolyn; his sister, Laurie and her husband Don Ellefson of St. Croix Falls; and many other family and friends.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Marian; siblings, Tim and Jill; and his wife, Patricia Antonson.
A Celebration of Life for Richard will be held at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 3-6 p.m. Richard will be laid to rest at the Fristad Cemetery in Centuria at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the American Diabetes Association. The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.
