DODGEVILLE - Richard N. “Rick” Handel Jr., age 55, of Dodgeville (formerly Black Earth) passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. He was born on Jan. 18, 1968, in Madison, the son of Richard “Dick” Handel Sr., and Karen (Mickelson) Handel. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON CAMACHO BLACK EARTH FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1710 Center St., Black Earth, at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, with military honors to follow.