Richard Lee Glick

Richard Lee Glick, age 77 of La Farge WI, died Sunday February 16, 2020. He was born March 8th, 1942 to Delos and Mildred (Mayfield) Glick at the Richland Center Hospital. Richard graduated from La Farge High School in 1960. He enjoyed playing football, baseball, and basketball. After high school, Richard briefly worked for Moen Photo and farmed for his father. In 1962 Richard started his cheese-making career. Also, in 1962 he first met Gloria Helgerson. They were married on February 26th, 1964 and had two daughters, Loretta and Teresa. Richard and Gloria lived in Valley where Richard worked for Warner Creek Cheese Factory from 1964-1971. They then moved from Valley to La Farge in 1971 when his cousin Jarry bought the La Farge Cheese Factory and asked Richard to be the manager. In 1978 the Associated Milk Producers, Inc. bought out the La Farge Cheese Factory and in 1985 when the La Farge plant closed, Richard was asked to manage the plant in Hillsboro. He was then asked to manage the Mindoro Cheese Plant where he worked until retirement in 2008. In Mindoro, he developed a Blue Cheese recipe that won many awards nation-wide. He received designation as a Master Cheesemaker in 2004. Richard was part of the La Farge Fire Department and Lions Club, both for 15 years. Richard and Gloria purchased land in La Farge from Richards dad, where they built a new home and raised their two daughters in and still reside. He enjoyed hunting deer, small game, and mushrooms on his land. He had a great love for his dogs. Richard was an avid church goer and took pride in being the greeter, and occasionally led sermons in the pastors absence. He also served on the church board. Everyone knew Richard for his witty sense of humor. Survivors include his loving wife, Gloria; children, Lori Larson of Hillsboro and Teresa (Scott) Brickl of Hillsboro; brothers, Roger (Betty) Glick of La Farge, and Gary (Marge) Glick of Viroqua; sister, Helen (Kenny) Hendrickson of Cottage Grove; grandchildren, Derek Larson, Tiffany (fianc Joel) Brickl, Jay (Taylor) Larson, Maysa Larson, and Taylor Brickl; and three great-grandchildren, Emmah, Jackson, and Dayne with two more arriving this summer that he was very excited about. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Eldon Glick; sisters, Virginia Newman, Rosetta Hoeth, and Lola Belle Hardwick. A visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Friday, February 21st at Free Methodist Church in La Farge. A memorial service in celebration of Richards life, officiated by Pastor Mark Phillips, will be held Saturday, February 22nd at 11:00 AM at La Farge Free Methodist Church with a visitation prior from 10:00-11:00. On-line condolences may be offered at www.vossfh.com The Vosseteig Funeral Home, 203 N. State St., in La Farge is serving the family. (608) 625-4244.