Rickey Duane Wachter

Rick D. Wachter (61) Surrounded by his family, Rick Wachter passed away in his home Monday evening, November 10, 2014, in Coulee City, WA, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving son, dad, grandpa, uncle and brother. Born May 13, 1953, in Wilbur, WA, to Rodney and Marion Wachter, Rick graduated from North Central High School in Spokane. Rick was a master iron worker, who was proud of the metal buildings he had constructed over the years. He was also very skilled in sheet-rocking and carpentry, as evidenced by the craftsmanship displayed in his own, self-built home. Rick was well known in the Coulee City community for his artistic ability, having donated numerous barnwood-framed mirrors, picture frames, and an ornate, miniature barn complete with roofing tiles, corral fences and gates, out buildings, and hand tied hay bales to Last Stand Rodeo New Years Eve Fundraiser Auction.

In addition to creating with his hands, Rick enjoyed being in the outdoors camping, fishing on Banks Lake, and hunting on his uncle’s property in Grand Coulee. Much to the delight of his family and friends, Rick loved to cook using his barbeque, rain or shine, to smoke and grill wonderful food for all.

Rick was preceded in death by his father, Rodney Wachter, and his nephew, Rodney Wachter. He will be greatly missed by his mother: Marion Wachter; son: Jeremy Wachter (Erica); daughter: Jamie Behling (Jason); grandchildren: Jason “Bradley” Behling and Easton Michael Behling; sisters: Terry Wachter, Leanne Moffit (Steve), and Annette Wachter, and numerous nephews and nieces. His family would also like to send a sincere note of appreciation to the staff of Assured Hospice for the wonderful, compassionate care provided to Rick and his family during his illness. “We don’t know what we would have done without you.”

At Rick’s request, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Please sign Rick’s online register book at www.stratefuneralhome.com. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, Washington is honored to be serving Rick’s family.