Ricky William Rademacher

     Ricky William Rademacher, age 41, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at his home.

     A Celebration of his life will take place at 1110 North Warren Road, Ovid, MI, on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 2:00 P.M.

     Ricky was born in St. Johns, MI on June 8, 1980, the son of Roger William and Linda Lee (Fillmore) Rademacher.  He graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School with the class of 1999.  On June 24, 2017, Ricky married Misty Renae Atherton in Bannister, MI.

     Ricky loved his family dearly, especially his granddaughter.  He loved being around people.  He was never serious and was always looking for a laugh or to make others laugh.  He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed working with wood.  Ricky was a dairy farmer for many years and was well known in the area for his expertise.

     Ricky is survived by his parents Roger and Linda Rademacher, wife Misty, four children: Molly (Spencer) Frink, Summer (Dylan Bannister) Rademacher, Greg Rademacher, and Skylar Rademacher; and granddaughter Oaklie Bannister.  He is also survived by his grandmother Clarice and William Swanchara, three brothers: Willi (Cassie) Rademacher, Roger (Marybeth) Rademacher, and Zach (April) Rademacher; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by grandparents Perry and Irma Fillmore, his grandfather Fred Rademacher, and Uncle Perry "Bum" Fillmore.

     Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.