Rickie L. Budde, 71 of Springbrook, passed on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.  Celebration of Life will be Sunday, November 16th, 2025 from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm at Jeronimo’s Bar and Grill in Springbrook, Iowa.  Inurnment will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Preston at a later date.

Rickie was born October 21, 1954, the son of Vernon and Lavita (Tebbe) Budde.  He married Dory Klemme on August 31st, 1974.  Rickie “papa” was a long-time businessman. The Corner Stop, Gooselake C-Store & Millenium Ballroom and later, Papa’s Pumpkin Patch, which he treasured, bringing many smiles to so many families over the years.

Survivors include his wife, Dory; special daughter, Kathy Kilburg, children, Jesse (the late Theresa) Budde and Megan Hute, Jeremy (Michelle) Budde, Jill Huling, and Jennifer (Travis) Weber; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his 2 special “littles”; his faithful companion, Alvin; a sister, Connie (Lonnie) Ernst; sister in-law, Linda Budde; and numerous extended relatives and friends.

Rickie was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter in-law, Theresa Budde; siblings, Loras (Linda) Budde, Roger (Linda) Budde, and Dean Budde.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com