Rick Francis Draheim, 72, Gerald, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at his residence in Gerald.
He was born June 19, 1953, to the late Delbert and Bernice (Mills) Draheim in New London, Wis.
He served his country in the U.S. Army.
Rick worked as an operator for the Osage County Road Department until his retirement.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.
Rick was preceded in death by parents, Delbert and Bernice; brothers, Wayne, Paul, Dennis and Bobby Draheim; and grandson, Jordan Carwile.
He is survived by significant other, Debbie Mehmert of Linn; daughters, Teresa Draheim of Gerald, Jeannie Carwile of Union and Ricki Vaughn and husband Greg of Gulf Shores, Ala.; sisters, Peggy and Diane Conradt, both of Shiocton, Wis. and Mary Bickel of Menominee, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
His body was cremated. There will be no services at this time.
Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville.
