Richard James Moen

March 21, 1947 - September 2, 2024

Richard James Moen (Rick) of Eau Claire, WI died of Glioblastoma on September 2, 2024 at age 77. Rick was a gentle, soft-spoken, humble guy. He loved his wife Esther, his circle of close friends, his doggie pets, gardening, motorcycling, Sammy’s pizza, Apple computers, and listening to his 10,000+ song collection on his pride and joy stereo system.

He was a middle and high school math teacher in the Menomonie and Chippewa Falls school districts for 21 years. His wry sense of humor served him well, and he delighted in soliciting eye rolls and groans from his students after a corny joke. He enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow teachers, especially the Friday social hours at the Fill Inn Station in Chippewa Falls.

After retirement in 2006, Rick shared many cross-country motorcycle trips with his riding buddies, Ron, Harry, Bob, and Dave and day rides for pie or ice cream with Jim and Jean. He was a proud member of the Iron Butt Club, after he and Harry rode 1,000 miles in one day. He achieved Master Gardener status and worked on many community projects. He was a faithful Brewer and Packer fan and spent many hours watching games on TV and attending Brewer Spring training games in Arizona. He and Esther enjoyed 8 sunny retirement years living in Tucson, AZ, returning to Eau Claire in 2022.

Rick is survived by his wife of 45 years – Esther, his sister, Jean Polk and niece Robin Polk.

Thank you to his medical and hospice teams from Mayo Clinic Health System and Dove Healthcare and our wonderful supportive friends who helped us through 9 difficult months.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Eau Claire Community Humane Association, 3900 Old Town Hall Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Dove Healthcare-West Community Room, 1405 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire, WI from 1:00-3:30pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 with a program at 3 pm.