Richard Bartels Obituary

We bid farewell to Richard Bartels of Holmen, Wisconsin, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 19, 2025 at the age of 79. Richard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, George Bartels and Ernestine Bartels (Grager); his wife H. Kay Bartels (Richter) of Muscoda; his children, Bridget Schmidt (Monte) of Holmen, WI, Brandon Bartels (Heather) of Holmen, WI, Rick Bartels (Kristina) of Soldiers Grove, WI and Ryan Bartels (Heidi) of Holmen, WI.; his grandchildren, Mara, Brenna Schmidt, Grant, Luke Bartels, Brynlee Bartels, Gabriella and Graham Bartels; his brother Terry Bartels (Julie) of La Crosse, WI.; his sister-in-law Suzanne Bartels of Boscobel, WI; and his brother Tom Bartels. He was also cherished by friends, neighbors.