Ritchay Funeral Home

Ritchay Funeral Home Family owned and operated funeral home. Our funeral directors have collectively served the area for over 75 years.

Personal attention to detail and a wide range of services provided to area families is the greatest strength of Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids and Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home in Nekoosa. We’ve built our reputation on giving area families the perfection they demand and deserve. Our goal is to treat all families the way we would want to be treated – with respect and dignity. The Ritchay name has been trusted in the Wisconsin Rapids area since 1957. We are a second generation family-owned funeral business. Our competitive prices, overall value, and our “family to family” service are why our reputation is our best recommendation. When it comes to serving your family’s wishes and expectations, we will provide exceptional service. If we haven’t served you personally, we have probably served many of your friends and neighbors. We invite you to call or stop by and give us the opportunity to show you what we can provide you and your family. "Family to family service" - A Ritchay tradition.

Raymond “Ray” J. Lucas, age 73, passed away at his residence with family by his side on March 11, 2026.A funeral service...
03/12/2026

Raymond “Ray” J. Lucas, age 73, passed away at his residence with family by his side on March 11, 2026.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI at 3:30pm. Visitation will take place from 1:00pm until the time of service...

Doris M. Drescher, age 99, passed away on January 17, 2026, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital.A memorial service will be hel...
03/12/2026

Doris M. Drescher, age 99, passed away on January 17, 2026, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 18, 2026, at 11:00am at St. Lukes Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Visitation will be held from 10:00am until the time of service.

Doris wa...

Harry Stoltz, age 95, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully Friday, March 6, 2026 at The Waterford in Wisconsin Ra...
03/09/2026

Harry Stoltz, age 95, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully Friday, March 6, 2026 at The Waterford in Wisconsin Rapids.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM with a sharing of memories at 6:30 and rosary service to follow at 7:00 PM at Ritchay Funeral Hom...

Reata (Arnoldy) Kersten passed away unexpectedly at her home at the age of 81. A woman known for her warmth, humor, and ...
03/09/2026

Reata (Arnoldy) Kersten passed away unexpectedly at her home at the age of 81. A woman known for her warmth, humor, and unwavering devotion to her family, Reata had something special about her that touched the lives of everyone she met. She was born on May 26, 1944, in Faribault, Minnesota, the daug...

Shirley Jean Worth, age 78, of Nekoosa, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. Born on November 27, 1947, S...
03/09/2026

Shirley Jean Worth, age 78, of Nekoosa, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. Born on November 27, 1947, Shirley was a lifelong resident of the Nekoosa area, where she built a life centered on family, friendship, and unconditional love.

Shirley was the proud and devoted mother ...

Timothy L. Oltesvig, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital.A Mass of ...
03/03/2026

Timothy L. Oltesvig, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nekoosa, Wis. Father John Swing will officiate the service. Visitation w...

Dale R. Montag, age 68, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 2, 2026.A memorial service will be held at 11am on...
03/03/2026

Dale R. Montag, age 68, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 2, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nekoosa, Wis. Father John Swing will officiate the service. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30am ...

John Kraetsch, 62, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away at his home on February 27, 2026.Born July 15, 1963, in Merrill, he ...
03/02/2026

John Kraetsch, 62, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away at his home on February 27, 2026.

Born July 15, 1963, in Merrill, he graduated from Merrill Senior High School in 1981. John worked as an insulator with Local 127 and took pride in his trade and the friendships he built throughout his caree...

Irene Anstett passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026 at Dimensions Living in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She turned 9...
03/01/2026

Irene Anstett passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026 at Dimensions Living in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She turned 97 on February 15th. She was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the 4th daughter of Helen (Heinz) and Frederick Bisch. Her childhood was spent on the farm near Baraboo where she learned ab...

Edward J. Lotzer, Age 85, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 26, 2026 in...
02/27/2026

Edward J. Lotzer, Age 85, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 26, 2026 in Appleton, WI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Visitation...

Darleen M. Kopstein, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at her home.A graveside service will be held a...
02/26/2026

Darleen M. Kopstein, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at her home.

A graveside service will be held at 1pm on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Forest Hill Mausoleum in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.

Darleen was born on August 27, 1938, in Reedsburg, Wis. to the late Oliver and A...

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1950 12th Street S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
54494

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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