Richard Stanley Wickenheiser, age 70 of Monroe, MI, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Born September 18, 1956 in Monroe, Richard was the son of the late Cletus and Pauline (Azarovitz) Wickenheiser. He attended Airport Community Schools, Monroe County I.S.D. and the St. Louis School for Boys (currently St. Louis Center) in Chelsea, MI.

Richard was employed by the Monroe County Library System for 48 years in the maintenance department.

Richard was an avid runner. He won numerous medals at Special Olympic Games and was a member of the Detroit team that carried the Olympic Torch for the 2002 Salt Lake City Games.

Richard is survived by nine siblings: Paul (Linda) Wickenheiser, Michael (Jan) Wickenheiser, Jean (Philip) Griesinger, Philip (Susan) Wickenheiser, Ann Wickenheiser, Anita (Roger) Thomas, Edith (Bruce) Crowley, Ronald (Linda) Wickenheiser, and Catherine (Matthew) Bachmayer.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Jane (Masserant) Wickenheiser.

Family and friends may visit from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12th at Bacarella Funeral Home. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Divine Grace Parish, Carleton, on Friday, Nov. 13th at 11 a.m. The church pastor, Rev. Fr. Michael Woroniewicz will officiate followed by burial at St. Patrick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any of the following: St. Michael Catholic Church in Monroe where Richard was a member, Divine Grace Parish in Carleton, or to the St. Louis Center (stlouiscenter.org or mail to 16195 W. Old U.S. Hwy. 12 Chelsea, MI 48118).

Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary page at www.bacarellafuneralhome.com.