Richard "Rick" Baud

Richard “Rick” Baud, age 73, of Port Washington, WI, formerly of Bourbonnais, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Horizon’s Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon, WI. Rick was born on June 25, 1950 in Blue Island, IL; son of Dolores and Richard H. Baud. Rick attended Washburne Trade School, where he learned the tools to start his own business, RAB Maintenance and Janitorial Service. On June 28 1970, Rick married Marian Burns of Matteson, IL. Together they raised their three children in Bourbonnais. A generous man if there ever was one, Rick was quick to help anyone in need, be it with jobs around their home and yard, babysitting his grandchildren, or offering employment to those who needed a second chance with RAB Maintenance. One would be hard-pressed to think of Rick and not bring up his selfless demeanor. He was known to drop everything to support his children with no questions asked. Rick was a skilled gardener, each year harvesting tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers in abundance. His meticulous lawn care become a neighborhood legend and a trait passed down to his sons. Rick was synonymous with golf, having played for most of his life. While he loved playing with family and friends, his peak golf experience was attending the Master’s Tournament in Augusta, GA. He was also an avid bowler and softball player, and had a lifelong unwavering fandom for the Chicago Cubs and Bears. Rick was heavily invested in all of his children and grandchildren’s activities, ranging from wrestling, football, baseball, softball, and cheerleading. Gifted with an uncanny memory and storytelling ability, Rick recited highlights of his children and grandchildren’s personal feats with vivid detail. Affectionately known as “Bumpa” by his grandchildren, Rick traveled far and wide to attend as many of their meets, games, and concerts as he could. He took great pride in all of them. He is survived by his wife, Marian of Port Washington, WI, children, Richard (Heather) Baud of Bourbonnais, IL, Gregg (Libby) Baud of Westfield, IN, and Katie (Ricky) Spenner of Port Washington; six grandchildren, Emma (Anthony) Rink, Jack and Aiden Baud, Oliver and Ella Baud, Henry Spenner; great grandchildren, Greyson and Collins Marie Rink; among other family. He is further survived by his mother, Dolores, brothers, Robert and Roger Baud of Bradley, IL, his cat Baby, and his dearest twin brother, Ronald Baud (Kathryn) of Mokena, IL. Rick is preceded in death by his father Richard Baud and uncles Andrew and Henry Baud. Family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, December 28 from 4-8 pm at Clancy Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais, IL. A memorial mass will take place on Friday, December 29 10:00 am at Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Bourbonnais. Memorials may be made to Horizon’s Lawlis Family Hospice, 11400 W. Lake Park Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53224 (www.horizonhomecareandhospice.org).

Richard "Rick" Baud

June 25, 1950 - December 9, 2023