Richard A. Haman

RACINE- Richard (Rick) Alan Haman, 62, passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 2nd, 2023, after a longtime battle with MS. He challenged the disease at every stage. Rick was born in Racine WI to the late Ralph and Caroline (Seyferth) Haman, February 8th, 1961. On September 27th, 1986 he married Amy (Lamberton) Haman.
Rick was a lifelong resident of Racine WI, graduate of Wm Horlick High School, class of 1979. He was a member of Emaus Lutheran Church who faithfully kept him in their prayers. Rick worked many years for Ace Heating and Air Conditioning. When he realized his job was becoming too physically challenging, he did not give up, he went on to take several accounting / business classes at Gateway Technical College which helped him change careers. He then began working for Racine County, Child Support Department until he retired.
Rick will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 36 years, Amy Haman, and their two treasured children, Justin (Amanda) Haman, Racine WI, and Jennifer (Colin) Nickell, Temple TX. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Harleigh & Jaxon Copple, Zayden Haman and Emmeline Nickell. He is further survived by his sister, Anne (Charlie) French, Racine WI and brothers: Jeff (Nancy) Haman, Sturgeon Bay WI, Brian (Beth) Haman, Rochester MN, David (Deborah) Haman, Las Vegas NV, brothers-in-law: Chris (Caren) Lamberton, Racine WI, Michael Lamberton, Racine WI, Sister-in-laws: Susan (Steve) Leger, Racine WI, Heidi (Fred) VanNice-Waterford WI, Connie Balthazar, Racine WI and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Rick is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Debbie (Haman) Jagielski, Mother-in-law, Joyce "Joy" (Jenik) Lamberton, sisters-in-law: Patti Haman and Katie Lamberton.
Relatives and friends may meet with the family on Saturday, March 11th from 9:00-11:30 am with Funeral Services following at Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory, 3915 Douglas Ave Racine WI 53402. Service will be held with Rev. Steve Wohlfeil officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family or Emaus Lutheran Church.
A special thank you from the family to all the caring staffs throughout the years, especially: Horizon Hospice, Froedtert Hospital, Community Care, People Care and Society's Assets.