Ricky L. Haupt

Ricky Lee “Rick” Haupt, 66, of Jackson, passed away August 13, 2019 at his home.

He was born August 14, 1952, in Cape Girardeau, to Roy and Pauline Reed Haupt. He was baptized at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau.  He and Lillian “Lynn” Gosche were married February 14, 1996 in Cape Girardeau.

He was a graduate of Jackson High School and attended Southeast Missouri State University.  He was employed 30 years as a Tech Operation Manager for Charter Cable.  He most recently operated R & L Satellite in Fruitland and drove for the Gibson Center in Cape Girardeau.  

Rick was a member of the Moss Back Fishing Club. His hobbies included riding his Harley, fishing, trail riding out west, boating on the river, and 4-wheeling.

Loving survivors include his wife, Lynn Haupt of Jackson; a daughter, Lea N. Kennedy of Cape Girardeau, two step-children, Travis (Hannah) Seib, of Imperial, Missouri and Tracie (Robert) Barclay of St. Charles, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Braiden Kennedy, Bridget, Nolan, and Faith Seib, Riley, Tyler, and Liam Barclay; and a sister, Cindy Haupt of Millersville.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The visitation will be from 3 p.m. to service time, Saturday, August 17, 2019, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The Rev. Stan Hargis will officiate a memorial service at 5 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.

Rick will be privately laid to rest with his parents at Caney Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Oak Ridge.

The family suggests that contributions be made to American Heart Association.

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