Richard Dean LeMoine, age 65, died on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 as a result of an automobile accident.

Rich was born on March 9, 1946, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the son of Lorraine and Gaylord LeMoine. He graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1964 and then went on to serve 2 years in the U.S. Navy. Rich married the love of his life, Linda Boettcher on October 5, 1968. He worked at Lester's for 17 years and retired from the Sauk County Highway Department after 22 years. Rich always made time for his family and will be forever remembered for his big heart, his kind words, and his endless love. He was an exceptionally proud grandpa and loved to spend time with his two granddaughters. Rich was a remarkable competitor in everything he did, which led to his passion in sports. If the Packers, Badgers, or Brewers were on TV, he was watching them.

In 1993, Rich was inducted into the Reedsburg High School Hall of Fame with a decorated sports career. In football, he played on two conference championship teams where he set the conference scoring record, was voted team MVP, named all-conference twice, and was named all-state once. In wrestling, Rich was voted team MVP twice, won two individual conference titles, and won one state title when there was just one wrestling division in the state. He compiled a 65-2-1 career record in wrestling.

Rich is survived by his wife, Linda; his daughter Laurie (Graig) Kerl; his son Josh (Meredith) LeMoine; grandchildren, Abby and Riley Kerl; mother, Lorraine LeMoine; brothers, Lyle (Ella Mae), Ronnie (Linda), and Gene (Judy); sister, Darlene (John) Schuette; mother-in-law Hazel Boettcher; brothers-in-law Jerry (Mary), Ken (Sandy) , Rick (Diane), Butch (Sandy), Daryl, and Jeff Boettcher (Dawn Dyke). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Gaylord LeMoine and father-in-law Verlyn Boettcher.

Funeral services will be held at the First United Church of Christ in Sauk City on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Sauk City Cemetery. Friends may call on the family on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the church from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Nov. 17 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.