Rickey Robert Vial
July 14, 1958 - September 17, 2011
Obituary
Monona - Rickey R. Vial, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 14, 1958, the son of Elmo and Lois ( Thorison) Vial. Rick graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1977. He was a truck driver for over 33 years, always enjoyed being on the go. Rick also enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and spending time at the cabin. But his greatest joy was watching the Packers and spending time with his kids and grandkids. Rick is survived by three daughters, Heather, Chandra and Erica Vial. He is further survived by his grandchildren, Camron, Mason and Brooke; parents, Elmo and Lois Vial; siblings, Geno Vial, Vicki Williams, Terry (Linda) Vial, Sheila Vial, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Vial, brother-in-law, Brad Williams and grandparents. Funeral Services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr. Madison, at 2 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5p.m. until 7p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Vial family. You are in our hearts forever.
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Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Vial family.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5p.m. until 7p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2011.
Funeral Services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr. Madison, at 2 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011.
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Sue Flannery
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Rick will be missed so much. I have SUCH fond memories of our lives in Monona, before heading south in 1994. Rick and Denise were our neighbors and they would both give you the shirt off of their back! Rick was always smiling, friendly, giving, full of life and ready for an adventure or a fun time. I have many memories of Rick when we would come visit, both Denise and Rick would open their home for us and treat us as royalty. Rick and the packers also go hand-in-hand... I will never watch another game without thinking of Rick cheering them on. Rick and Denise were always great friends to me and their lovely daughters are so very precious! I pray that Rick will rest in peace and that these sweet girls (and their children) can have peace and smile, thinking about the good times - the many memories they had with him. Rick will NOT be forgotten. He was loved, just as he showed selfless love to others!
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Tom McKendry
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Dear Terry and Linda I just saw in the paper that a brother has passed I never met him but if he is part of your family I wish I had. I am very sorry to hear I lost my father a few years ago and I often think about him. I have been blessed with 5 sisters and 3 brothers and am fortunate that I still have all of them left here on earth God Bless both of you and your families
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Bill and Nancy Hanson
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Lois, Elmo and family
Thinking of you and wishing you peace at this difficult time. Our sympathy to you all. Bill and Nancy Hanson
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Peggy Barden Nelson
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I went to high school with Rick. What a great guy back then ... i can only imagine he carried that forward in life ... May God bless you all, his daughters, grand children, mother and father, and siblings .... my thots and prayers for you all.
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Karen Borley
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Gino & Family so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, Rick. I heard about your loss from Grego when Michele Hyman and I went to the Beatles-Sing-Along at the Rigby this past Friday night. I walked in and immediately asked Greg where you were, Gino, and he told me what had happened. It is never easy losing a loved one. I lost my only sister 9 years ago and my Mom 16 years ago, they are still in my mind and my thoughts almost daiily. I just wanted to let you know you and your family have my sincere condolences and you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. God bless!