Robert J. “Bob” Ricci (87) of Cumberland, passed away at his home, on Thursday Oct. 29th, 2020.

He was born June 6,1933, to Tom and Anna (Tempesta) Ricci, founders of Bona Casa Foods. He was married on October 20th, 1951 to Roberta Louise Houston. They moved to Savanna, Illinois, where Bob worked for the railroad as a telegrapher and Roberta worked at a sewing facility. In 1957, they moved back, bought a dairy farm and completed their family. Years later, Roberta took ill.  They sold their farm in 1978 and moved into town. Through the years Bob also worked at 3M, Falcon Drill, and Johnson Truck Bodies. Roberta passed away on Thursday, November 21, 1996.  Bob got remarried, to Marylou Lenart, on  January 30, 1998. They have been married for 22 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife and his only brother, Thomas (Goog) Ricci.

He is survived by his 5 children: Sue (Bob) Linder, Debby (Brent) Just, Bobby (Margie) Ricci, Diane (Roger)Thorp, David (Laureen) Ricci, 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, His wife Marylou Ricci, 3 Step-children: Tom (Kelly) Lenart, Jim (Cindy) Lenart, Lisa (Mark) Dvorak, 7 step-grandchildren, and 9 step-great grandchildren.

There will be a private, family, graveside burial, at St. Anthony’s Church cemetery, in Cumberland, WI on Wed., Nov. 4th.

Last Update: Nov 03, 2020 6:02 am CST