Ulrich H. "Rick" Boss, age 85, of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Aurora Hospital, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was born in Oshkosh on January 17, 1940, to Ulrich S. and Eleanor (Jacobs) Boss.
He enjoyed country dancing, country music, traveling and gambling.
Rick is survived by two daughters, Christina (Andy) Sonnleitner and Sabina (Jim Rothe) Schiessl; three grandchildren, Nick (Crystal) Sonnleitner and Kevin (friend, Beth) Sonnleitner, Maggie (friend, Josh) Schiessl; two brothers, Jay (Mary Palmer) Boss and Wayne (Mary) Boss.
Along with his parents, Rick was also proceeded in death by his girlfriend, Wanda LaRoche
; infant sister, Kalen Jo Boss; and sister-in-law, Barbara Boss.
Private services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please play a couple of hands of Mississippi Stud in memory of Rick.
A special thank you to his guardian angel, Teresa Ellis for her friendship, love and kindness. Thank you to Jim for the road trip home.
And remember…
" it's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game."
Credit-G. Rice