Thomas Gerald Ricci, 76, of Trego died Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at his home.

He was born January 24, 1946, in Cumberland, WI to Nick and Patricia (Manello) Ricci.

In 1966, Tom enlisted in the US Navy and served aboard the USS Ticonderoga during the Vietnam War. After military service he went to work for Northern States Power Company. In 1976 he got his dream job as the Trego hydro dam operator and stayed in that position until his retirement. Tom was married in Faith Lutheran Church in Spooner on August 1,1970, to Dayle Krantz. Tom was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his family, particularly playing cards whenever there was an opportunity.

He is survived by his wife, Dayle Ricci; children: Nick (Jennifer) Ricci, and Heidi (Ben) Uitenbroek; grandchildren: Nicole, Alexis, Jessica, Benjamin, Hadassah, Asher, and Elise; sister, Helen Skinner; brother, Nick (Bev) Ricci; brothers-in-law: Carl (Sharon) Krantz and Paul Krantz, nieces, nephews, and many other family and friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Patricia Ricci; sisters: Doris Chartraw, Jean Towne, and Laura Ficocello; brother, Albert Ricci; and nephew, Beau Krantz.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Skinner Funeral Home in Cumberland with Pastors Matthew Mallek and Reg Myers officiating. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Pallbearers are Greg Krantz, Ricky Reichert, Larry Campbell, Jerry Chartraw, Tony Ficocello, David Ficocello, Jim Ricci, Nick Steve Ricci, Trevor Krantz, Bob Skinner, and Thomas Gerovac. Military honors were accorded by Anderson-Thomson Post #98 American Legion, Cumberland. Visitation will be from 10-11 AM Saturday.

Skinner Funeral Home of Cumberland is serving the family.

Last Update: Jun 29, 2022 1:05 pm CDT