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. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday.

In lieu of plants and flowers, a memorial fund will be set up for Rick’s Grandson Logan II for his future education. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Complete obituary in the Sept. 21 issue of the Grant County Herald Independent.