Rick Lazarczyk
May 21 ,1951 - June 3, 2026
New Berlin, WI
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Richard E. "Rick" Lazarczyk, age 75 years of New Berlin and former longtime resident of West Allis, WI passed to eternal life on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his residence. Rick was born on May 21, 1951, in Milwaukee to W. Eugene "Gene" and Eleanore A. Lazarczyk. He married Debra Ann Martin on October15,1977, at Mary Queen of Heaven Church in West Allis. Rick and Debbie were very involved with Mary Queen of Heaven Church running the Church Festivals, working as a part-time maintenance person and he especially loved the Young Adult program for many years taking the youth camping and spending time working to guide them in their faith for which created many longtime friendships. Rick and Debbie loved to travel, they saw many different landmarks, parks, rivers and lakes. Rick worked for most of his career at Ampco Metal and Sam's Club in West Allis and when retired from that he worked part time at Speedway in West Allis. Rick loved to talk and was the social butterfly of the group. Rick graduated from Pius XI High school in 1970. Rick served for many years as a director for the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, Wisconsin Hunter Education Instructor Association. He was a 20-year Hunter Education Instructor and spent many years at MOHEE helping other kids to enjoy the outdoors. He served as President of the Milwaukee Casting and Sportsman's club in New Berlin for many years. Rick loved being "Up North" at the Cottage on Moody Lake with his family and friends. Rick was an avid outdoorsman he loved snowmobiling and passed that down to his son, grandson and granddaughter who still love it. Rick also loved to hunt, scuba dive, and being outdoors seeing all the animals, spending time with his dear Toby and being with family and friends. When Rick lost the love of his life Debbie on February 6, 2022, he tried very hard to stay active, but he missed her very much and as his health started to decline and he was no longer able to be by his self he moved into Elizabeth Residence in New Berlin, where he was loved by all his caregivers, fellow residents and their families, and he loved them as his own big family. During his final days, the amount of people who came to say goodbye was a huge testament to the man he was. He was a longtime member of Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Parish and the Milwaukee Casting & Sportsman's' Shooting club in New Berlin, WI. Beloved husband of the late Debbie. Devoted father of Steven (Rebecca) Lazarczyk. Proud Grandfather of Ethan and Amelia Lazarczyk. Brother of Mary (Jim) Sidebottom, Ellen (Ron) Knippel, LeRoy DeSalvo and John Lazarczyk. Brother-in-law of David (Kay) Martin and Dale (Kim) Martin. Uncle to Ryan (Kim) Knippel, Emily (Nick) Berg and Kyle (Kelsey). Rick was much loved by his adopted family John, Charmaine, John Peter (Katie), Gary (Sarah) Janik and their kids. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Preceded in death by his wife, parents, aunts, uncles, father-in-law, mother-in-law, niece 2 ofgnd nephew. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 3-5:45 PM 6:20 PM Christian Burial at 6PM. Second Visitation will be held at the Lazarczyk Family Funeral Home (515 Center Street, Lake Geneva, WI) on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from with procession to follow to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery. Special thanks to his high school buddies, Tom Noris, Mike Bonis and Mark Levenhagen who would come and have lunch with him on a regular basis. Rick's family would like to give a huge thank you to the staff at Elizabeth Residence for the love he was given, he was well loved and cared for. In Lieu of flowers memorials to Milwaukee Casting and Sportsman's Club, Wisconsin Hunter Education Instructor Association, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation or Mother of Perpetual Help Parish. Lazarczyk Family Funeral Homes of Lake Geneva and Delavan are proudly serving the family.
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WHEIA CLOTHING
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WHEIA clothing is available through an on-line store June 1 through June 15. Get yours today.
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Hunter Education Instructors Needed
to help at:
Huntstock Midwest
July 17th to July 19th
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Huntstock isn’t just another hunting show—it’s a three-day festival celebrating the past, present, and future of hunting culture. Meet some of the best hunters in the country, explore the latest gear from top brands, and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind community experience, inspiring seminars, huge door prize giveaways, live music and a festival atmosphere built for the whole family.
https://huntstockevents.com/huntstock-midwest-wi
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Waterfowl Hunters Expo
August 21st and 22nd
Oshkosh, WI
The Waterfowl Hunters Expo brings together enthusiasts to celebrate the sport, share knowledge, and connect directly with conservation leaders, brands, and fellow hunters. They are committed to strengthening community, advancing education, and supporting conservation efforts within the waterfowling world.
The WHE is a truly one-of-a-kind event—designed by waterfowlers, for waterfowlers. The Expo features a wide range of seminars, demonstrations, contests, and interactive activities. From seasoned hunters to first-time attendees, from youth to adults, men and women alike, every visitor will find something to enjoy, learn from, and experience together.
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https://waterfowlhuntersexpo.com/
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This is a chance for you to meet and network with other hunter ed instructors/WHEIA members.
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Please contact John Janik at 414-881-2007 or john@jcjanik.com for more information or to volunteer. Your help is appreciated.
Mission Statement
The Wisconsin Hunter Education Instructor Association (WHEIA) works cooperatively with the Department of Natural Resources and with volunteer instructors throughout the State of Wisconsin in the promotion and implementation of Wisconsin’s Hunter Education Safety and Mentorship Programs.
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WHEIA endorses and supports the use of standardized lesson plans by all instructors in order to improve the delivery and quality of the program. WHEIA’s primary focus is on safety and furthermore understands the importance of “hands-on” training in the area of archery and firearms safety as well as tree stand safety and associated outdoor safety for hunters of all ages prior to going afield.
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WHEIA supports instructors statewide by providing training sessions along with materials and equipment needed in the delivery of safety training.
WHEIA supports through scholarships the continued education of young adults in their pursuit of outdoor resources careers, such as wildlife habitat conservation and restoration and warden/law enforcement careers. WHEIA also works on fostering mutual cooperation with federal and state governments in recognizing the need to have properly educated hunters
and target shooters.
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