Ricky Dean Willard passed away on April 3, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Rick Willard was born on May 30, 19 59 in Appleton, WI. Later in his life he moved to Lake Placid, FL where he met his true love Migdalia Estella (Mikki). He also adored his dogs Duke and Mimi.

Rick is s urvived by his three sons, Travis (Amy), Nathan (Kasie, deceased) , and Landon (Tam i ) , and h is grandchildren: Anthony, Myles, Carson, Mad alyn , Trent, A aliyah and Mariah. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Christine Willard-Waldo (Steven), Daniel (Val a rie), Joey (Carrie), Steven (Sue), Mike (Kim), Lisa Hanson (Robert) and John (Deanna). Rick also had many nieces and nephews and cousin s . His stepmother was Beverly Willard.

Rick was preceded in death by his mother Lois and his father Robert as well as his grandparents William and Rose Winter and Charles and Enanda Willard .

Rick was a kind, good-hearted person who was a good friend to many. We thank you for all of your prayers and well wishes ; however, in the end, God decided to take him home. He was dearly loved and will be missed.