Richard A. “Rick” Blusiewicz Obituary (1957 - 2024)

Washburn: Richard A. “Rick” Blusiewicz, 67, of Washburn and formerly of Ft. Myers, FL, passed away Saturday August 24, 2024, 4:30 pm at his home in Washburn. Visitation will be held Thursday August 29, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:30pm at the Liberty Bible Church, Eureka. Funeral services will follow at 3:30pm. Pastor Dan Waller will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. Memorials may be made to Father’s in the Field, 20622 N. Cave Creek Rd, C121, Phoenix, AZ 85024. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Washburn, is in charge of arrangements. Rick was born May 25, 1957, at Copley Hospital, Aurora, IL to Mitchell “Michael” and Lillian (Sroka) Blusiewicz. He married Corinne Sands in 1987, and they later divorced. Surviving are his children, Lauren (Randy) Workman, of Secor and Jake Blusiewicz, of Eureka, three grandchildren, Nathaniel Berard, Lukas and Zackary Blusiewicz, his siblings, Raymond Blusiewicz, of Ecuador, Robert Blusiewicz, of Sarasota, Fl, Randall Blusiewicz, of MO and Patricia Collins, of MD. His parents, and one sister, Marcia Weist, preceded him in death. Rick started his working career at the family business, Mitchell’s Tap. He later went on to become a member of the Local 11 Chicagoland Roofer’s Union, working for Olsson Roofing of Aurora, followed by various other roofing contractors across the US. His final place of employment was with the City of Fort Myers, FL as a roofing inspector. Rick was as tough as they come, maintained a highly professional attitude in his career, and took pride in his work as a dependable asset wherever he was. Rick was a brother in Christ and accepted the Lord into his heart on April the 23rd, 2023. He shared a great love of fishing with all of those whom he cherished in life; his brothers, his kids, his nephews, his nieces, his grandchildren and his friends. He was at home on the water. Rick was also an avid sports fan, be it the Chicago Bears, the Blackhawks, the Cubs or college football. He was also a lover of blues and country music that he loved to play on his Bose stereo. Rick is now at peace and rejoicing with our savior, Jesus Christ. Online condolences may be made to: www.calvertmemorial.com