Ricky Louis Runck, better known as Hoss by family and friends, passed away April 3, 2023, at the age of 58.  Ricky died after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

A funeral service will be at 11 am on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Fairfax with Pastor Kent Krumwiede officiating. Burial will follow in Camp Cemetery in rural Fairfax.

Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Friday, April 14, 2023 and will continue 10-11 am on Saturday, prior to the service at church.

To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org .

Ricky was born to Evelyn (Semerud) and Louis Runck July 2, 1964.  Throughout his life, he lived in the Fairfax area, where he enjoyed spending time and shooting the breeze with his many friends and family.  As a boy, he loved to sing, performing at home and at local talent contests.  He belonged to the Cairo Sharpshooters 4-H club, and he spent many happy hours gardening with his mom, riding horse, hanging out at the lake, and hosting the annual klub feed.  After graduating from Fairfax High School.  Rick found his vocation when he began driving truck.  Later he became an over-the-road trucker, who saw what life was like throughout the country from behind the wheel. Most recently, he could be seen locally driving his blue semi with "Hoss" blazed across the front.

Rick is survived by sisters; Sandy (Phil) Edwardson, Bette, and Mary (Doug) Elbert, and by brothers John (Barb), Ron (Shirley), Wally (Iris), and Tom (Brenda).  He is also survived by ten nephews, four nieces, many grandnieces and nephews, numerous cousins; and step siblings, Linda (Dan) Turbes, Allen Rieke, Becky (Doug) Sell, Katie (Glen) Seifert.

He was preceded in death by his mother; father; stepmother, Lucille Rieke Runck; stepbrothers, Mike Rieke and Bruce Rieke.

Rick's family extends a special thank you to the thoughtful and compassionate staff at Gil-Mor Manor Nursing Home in Morgan, Minnesota, for caring for Rick during his final weeks.

Memorials preferred to the Camp Cemetery Association of Fairfax.