TACKELSON, Richard Lloyd

Wickenburg Sun (Wickenburg, Arizona) Wednesday, February 5, 2025, p. A-6 Richard Lloyd Tackelson passed away at the age of 79, on Jan. 20, 2025 in Glendale, Ariz. He was born in Detroit, Mich., on Oct. 16, 1945. In 1965, he started with the Electrical Workers Local #58 in their apprenticeship program. He was a life member of the Elks Lodge #34 in Royal Oak/Detroit, Mich. In 1967, he married his high school sweetheart Sue (Hutzel) Tackelson. They were blessed with two daughters, Karen and Heather. In 1991, they moved to Wickenburg where he went to work for Toyota at the proven Grounds, working his way to become head of maintenance. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, playing golf year- round, and cribbage with his buddies. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sue; daughters, Karen (Gary) Brewer and Heather (Doug) Stark; and granddaughter, Andie (Eric) Kilpatrick. May you rest in peace till we are together again. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Elks Lodge #2160, in Wickenburg on Feb. 8, at 11 a.m. Donations can be made in Richards name to the Humane Society of Wickenburg, Hospice of the Valley or a charity of your choice.