MADISON - Richard Jacob “Rick” Searcy, age 37, of Madison, Wis., passed away on Jan. 28, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born July 3, 1985, in Durham, N.C., the son of Michael and Audrey (Ulsh) Searcy.

Rick attended Riverside High School in Durham and earned his B.A. from UNC-Wilmington, N.C. He was a business development executive for Oxford Global Resources.

Rick enjoyed volleyball, climbing, and golf, attending The Masters, Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup and Greater Greensboro Open tournaments among others. He traveled internationally, including several European countries, Israel, Mexico, the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic. He also loved attending concerts in many musical genres. Rick enjoyed both salt and freshwater fishing, fantasy football and following his Duke Blue Devils and Carolina Panthers. Kind, thoughtful and fiercely loyal to his many friends and family members, Rick will be sorely missed. He was an organ donor and was able to offer help to many who needed it.

Rick is survived by his parents, Audrey and Michael; partner, Laura Stevens; kiddo, Madison Stevens; grandmama, Delorise Searcy; aunt, Jeanne Conner; uncles, David (Barbara O'Cain) Searcy and Greg Searcy; and longtime friend, Jon Grubbs. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jake Searcy, Richard Ulsh and Musie Ulsh; and aunt, Susan B. Allen.

A celebration of Rick’s life will be held in North Carolina in the spring.

Rick worked as a volunteer with dog and cat rescue organizations and was a strong advocate for rescue adoption. In lieu of flowers, you may choose to honor Rick with a memorial made to Animal Rescues: Little Orphans Animal Rescue, 15 West St., PO Box 154, Montello, WI 53949 (www.littleorphansanimalrescue.org) OR Paws Place Rescue, 242 George II Highway SE, Winnabow, NC 28479 (www.pawsplace.org). Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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Richard Jacob Searcy

July 03, 1985 - January 28, 2023

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