James Richards, 73 of Hawkins, died on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center in Ladysmith.

He is survived by his wife Jean, 2 sons; Andrew (Stacy) Richards and daughter Tristan Anderson of Hawkins, Adam (Michelle) Richards and son Noah Meyer of St. Paul, MN, 1 daughter; Joanna (Scott) and daughter Vixen Farrel of Eau Claire, 1 sister; Janice (Bill) Hinrichs of Cornell, nieces and nephews and a brother-in-law Alan Dicus.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin & Betty and 1 son, Jacob Richards.

It was James' wishes to be cremated and the family will have a celebration of life at a later date.