Private Family Gathering
- Friday, January 3rd, 2025 O'Connell Family Funeral Home - Baldwin 1010 Newton St Baldwin WI, 54002
- Friday, January 3rd, 2025 O'Connell Family Funeral Home - Baldwin 1010 Newton St Baldwin WI, 54002
MAYER, Richard “Rick” Mayer
Passed away Dec. 28th, 2024, at age 70. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph D. and Rose F. Mayer. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Barrie (Cole) Mayer, daughter Jessica (Patrick) Kaul, and son Coleson (Amy) Mayer.
Rick loved spending time gardening and playing with the many rescue dogs that came through his life. Most of his professional life was spent on his other passion, brewing beer. He excelled as a homebrewer and Brewmaster, winning blue ribbons at the Wisconsin State Fair and a gold medal at the 1999 GABF.
A private family gathering is planned for Friday, January 3rd, 2025 at O’Connell Funeral Home – Baldwin. In lieu of memorials please considering donating to the Arbor Day Foundation – Trees in Memory – Superior National Forest, to honor Rick’s spirit.
My brother in heart Rick –
Always comfortable in his own skin,
Living life as though floating with the magical Red Balloon … with always an eye on firm and protective ground…
and with
A keen intelligence shared easily … without ever an advertisement for his beautiful brain 🤍