Ricky Lee Sweet
Monday, December 21, 1964
Date of Death:
Friday, April 22, 2022
Age:
57 years old
Visitation
Date: Sunday May 01, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Byron Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Monday May 02, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Byron Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Monday May 02, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Byron Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Elgin Cemetery [ view map ]
Monday, December 21, 1964
Date of Death:
Friday, April 22, 2022
Age:
57 years old
Monday, December 21, 1964
Date of Death:
Friday, April 22, 2022
Age:
57 years old
Ricky Lee Sweet
Ricky Lee Sweet, 57, of Byron, MN passed away from natural causes on Friday, April 22, 2022.
Rick was born on December 21, 1964, in Rochester, MN to Myron and Joy Sweet. He attended Hayfield High School and graduated from Mayo in 1983. He continued his education in welding at Anoka Technical College.
Rick pursued his career as a union carpenter, self-employed contractor and multiple rental property owner. On December 6, 2020, Rick and Kathy were united in marriage and lived in Byron, MN.
Rick was a wonderful and loving husband, son, brother, father and grandfather. He was a caring friend and co-worker to many. Rick loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, boating, traveling and spending time with his children and family at his cabin in Alma, Wisconsin. Rick’s love for fishing allowed him to travel to Alaska with his wife and children, where he is a proud owner of property.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy; children, Brandon (Cassidy), Katie (Tom), Chris (Emily), and Jessup; mother, Joy Sweet; brother, Curt (Kathi) Sweet; grandchildren, Noelle and Alexis; nephews and nieces, Nic (Shannon) Sweet, Wyatt, Piper, and Haven. Savanah Sweet, Maverick and Presley; Kari (Nick) Marquardt, Violet, and Bonnie Kostel. All extended family and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents; father, Myron Sweet; brother, Bob Sweet and his beloved daughter, Carly Sweet.
The memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2022, in the Byron Funeral Home with Rev. Shelley Cunningham officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Burial will be in Elgin Cemetery in Elgin, MN after the service.
Online condolences are welcome at www.byronfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Ricky Lee Sweet has received the following condolences.
I am so sorry to hear about Ricks passing. He did so much work at my home and I’d just texted him the day before he passed to see if he’d come and help me put in a garden. Of course, as usual he was immediately ready to help. When I didn’t hear back this week, I began to worry about him because he has always been so reliable and so prompt. My heart goes out to all of his family and friends. It was such a pleasure to know Rick. God bless his soul!
I am so sorry to hear about Ricks passing. He did so much work at my home and I’d just texted him the day before he passed to see if he’d come and help me put in a garden. Of course, as usual he was immediately ready to help. When I didn’t hear back this week, I began to worry about him because he has always been so reliable and so prompt. My heart goes out to all of his family and friends. It was such a pleasure to know Rick. God bless his soul!
Although we only had the opportunity to be in the presence of Rick on one occasion, we have had the pleasure of working with him over the last few months corresponding and managing his beautiful rental properties on the Kenai Peninsula. Rick was a kind man and we are honored to have known him for the short time we did. His kindness and positive outlook will not be forgotten. We look forward to hosting guests at his cabins this summer and providing them with the experience of Alaska that Rick envisioned for himself at the property. Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family during this time.
-Property Sisters of Century 21
So sorry for u loss of Ricky joy and family he was my cousin Neil sweet was my dad.
Kathy so sorry for your loss and short time to enjoy life for Rick and you.
Kathy, I’m so sad you didn’t have more time with Rick. I wish you could have had more adventures together. Praying for you all and thinking of you. ❤️??
We were shocked to learn of Rick's death. I remember him as a energetic high school student with a big broad smile! RIP Rick!
Kathy, Eddie and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Curtis, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
We only knew Rick for a short time, but he touched our family's life in a profound way. We have gone through some tough times lately and the work he did for us has made an immensely positive improvement in our daily life. Plus he was so easy to talk to and cared about every type of person that crossed his path. We will always remember him. May he rest in peace. We are so sorry for his family's loss.
Thoughts and prayers to the Sweet family. Gone too soon.
Rick was a amazing friend. For over 25 years we have seemed to be there for each other. Rick was always there to help any one out. Rick was one of a kind. Rick will always be in our hearts. I can't believe he is gone. I am so glad I have so many wonderful memories of Rick. Rest in peace my friend.
Kathy, words cannot express how sad I am for you. I know how much you loved this man. Prayers for comfort during this very difficult time.