Richard John "Rick" Schacht, age 75, of Watersmeet, Michigan passed away with his wife by his side on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan, following a long battle with cancer. He married Barbara Zaremba on June 28, 1968, in Geneva, Illinois.
Rick was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1968. During his service, he was a chief cook and earned many honors.
Prior to retirement, Rick and his wife were proud owners of the BnR Saloon in Antigo for almost 20 years.
He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and bowling. He also enjoyed NASCAR and attending and sponsoring the Antigo stock car races.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Barbara; three daughters, Cynthia Schacht of Colby, Christine Schacht of Birnamwood, and Catherine Rice (Nolan Russo) of Appleton; a son, Richard Schacht II of Antigo; 8 grandchildren; Clinton (Amanda) Schacht, Ashley (Jonathan) Rekowski, Jessica Barnett (Nicolas Hubatch), Michael Barnett (Niki Miller), Marissa (Jordan) Davies, Devin Rice, Megan Rice, and Taelynn Schacht; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 step-great-grandchildren; and special family friend, Michael Kampmeier.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbert Schacht, and his pal, Samantha.
A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, December 18 at the Bradley Funeral Home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with military honors to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Barbara Schacht at E25760 Old U.S. 2 East, Watersmeet, MI 49969
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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I have never felt so proud or as grateful in my life for receiving this, My Mother, three sisters and myself received this and I think it speaks for itself
Barb and family, sorry to hear of your loss. Rick was a great guy, we had some good times together. He will be missed, RIP Rick.
My father my daughter and myself last hug
My deepest sympathy to Rick's family. He was a great friend and will be deeply missed. So sorry for your loss. He was loved by many. Vicki Marquardt
Barb so sorry to hear of ricks passing. I have all our fun memories. He was a great guy. Prayers for you & your family. Love Karen beattie
Barbra, so sorry to learn of the loss of Rick. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Sorry for your loss! Condolences to the family . My son hung around with the young son of yours . Sending prayers
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