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Nov 15, 2015
New Richmond, Wisconsin
Michael “Mick” James Rivard, age 70, of Star Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home with his wife and daughter by his side after suffering a battle with cancer. He was born on July 10, 1945 to Alvin and Johnora (Struemke) Rivard. Michael served our country as a tank mechanic in the Vietnam War, following his service he had other jobs and then opened his own auto garage on the west side of New Richmond; after he became a maintenance supervisor at St. Croix Press for 25 years. In his free time he loved riding his Harley, fishing, watching Nascar, working outside at his home, and always being a handy man. Michael was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Peg Rivard; and niece, Brenda Muskus. He is survived by his beloved wife, Melanie (Osborne) Rivard; daughter, Brittanie (Jeremiah) Lutz; sons, Rick Rivard and Chad (Amy) Rivard; brothers, John (Cheryl) Rivard and Ed Rivard; sisters, Donna Reyes, Carol Muskus, Judy Rivard, Kathy Rivard, Ann (Larry) Lange, Louise (Peter) Martinson; granddaughters, Ruby Rivard, Scarlet and Isabelle Lutz. In-laws; Klink (Linda) Osborne and brother-in-law Randy Osborne. Michael will be missed by many nieces, nephews and countless friends. Mick will especially miss all of his morning coffee buddies. A visitation to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday November 19, 2015 from 3-7 PM at the Cullen Crea Funeral Home, 307 South Arch Avenue in New Richmond, Wisconsin.