Trooper Alan K. Rickmeier

Alan Kenneth Rickmeier, age 56, born in Sheboygan, WI and resident of Harahan, LA passed away peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2012 at East Jefferson General Hospital after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. Alan was surrounded by his family, numerous friends and coworkers. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps, a 15 year veteran of the Harahan Police Department and a 15 year veteran of Louisiana State Police Troop B. Alan received numerous commendations for his outstanding service to the citizens of Louisiana over the past 30 years including: Police Officer of the year, Louisiana State Police Troop B Trooper of the Year, several Meritorious Service awards, Louisiana Emergency Services Award and a Life Saving award.

He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Joan Jacak Rickmeier, and daughter Melissa, his mother, Barbara Rickmeier and brother’s Paul (Connie) and Wade (Pam) of Sheboygan, WI. He is also survived by family in the Wisconsin area, Charlie Bau (Barb), and their children; Chuck Bau (Linda), Jennifer Colla (Michael), and Jeffery Bau (Jennifer), Rosemary Mugan, Carol Kreif (Harold), Shirley Lisowe, Helen Medinger (Jim), June Kuntze, and numerous neices and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Rickmeier, grandparents, and his two brother- in- laws, Leo Mugan, and Robert “Bob” Kuntze. Alan was a devoted husband of 30 years to “His Joanie” and a loving dedicated father to “His Pretty Girl-Melissa.”

Alan will always be remembered by his friends for his wit, sense of humor, generosity and community service. He was a dedicated member of the Louisiana State Police Trooper’s Association and will be remembered for his reoccurring role as “Santa” during the Christmas season. Alan was first to volunteer and last to leave any event and never tasted a bad meal!

The Rickmeier family would like to thank the nurses, doctors and staff of East Jefferson Hospital for their dedicated service, excellent care, and compassion along with Louisiana State Police.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at St. Rita’s Catholic Church 7118 Jefferson Hwy, Harahan, LA from 9am to 12pm, followed by a funeral service. In lieu of flowers please send any donations to the Louisiana State Police Troop B Grant-A-Wish program at 2101 I-10 Service Road, Kenner, LA 70065. A graveside service and memorial will be held next month in Wisconsin. The online guestbook and memorial is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.