Richard “Ricky” John Brouillette, 67, a resident of Blue Springs, MO passed away unexpectantly Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. He was born November 13, 1955 to Hansel and Rose (O’Neal) in Jacksonville, FL.
Ricky was a 1973 graduate of Bonnable High School in Metairie, LA. He was united in marriage to Janis Lynell Sanders on November 6, 1982 in New Orleans, LA. Ricky was employed by the University of Kansas Medical Center in information technology (IT). He was an outgoing man who loved people, Ricky also loved to cook, and watching the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs. Ricky was big in stature and in personality. He cherished spending time with his loving family.
Survived by his loving wife, Janis Brouillette of Blue Springs, MO; son, Phillip Brouillette and wife Paige of Blue Springs, MO; daughter, Ashley Litz and husband David of Grain Valley, MO; grandchildren, Lily Jenkins, Maddix Brouillette, Clayton Pope, Nola Pope, Jordan Litz, Paige Litz; siblings, Robert “Bobby” Brouillette and wife Charlene of Metairie, LA, Patricia “Patty” Wachel and husband Steve of Tomball, TX, Suzette “Sue” Breaux and husband Glen of LaPlace, LA, Gary Brouillette of LaPlace, LA; several nieces and nephews. Ricky is preceded in death by his parents, and a niece.
Ricky will be cremated per his wishes. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the First Bible Baptist Church in Blue Springs, MO at 3:30 P.M. on Sunday, October 22, 2023. His family will accept visitors prior to the service at 2:00P.M at the First Baptist Bible Church in Blue Springs, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs. Memorial donations can be made to the “First Bible Baptist Church Youth Group.” Memorial contributions may be made at the church or may be mailed to Meyers Funeral Chapel at 1600 W. Main Street, Blue Springs, Missouri, 64015. Memories of Ricky and words of comfort for his family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com
I’m so sorry to hear this. He was taken way too soon. I’ll always remember the fun times the four of us had together camping and playing games. He always had a smile on his face. Love to you all. ❤️❤️
I am so sorry for your loss, it was hard to hear of Ricky’s accident on Monday when I arrived at work. We worked together for 2.5 years, he mentored me all times but espcially when working our weekend shifts. Very knowledgeable and helpful person,friend. I will miss him greatly.
Ricky was an awesome person! I may have only worked with him a few months, but I can say he was cherished by everyone in office. Always kept the snacks going in office, was always there to lend help of any kind, cracking jokes, and had the best hats, always on point. We’ll definitely miss him and miss hearing his distinct booming yet comforting and inviting voice travel from one side of the room to the other. Hats off to you, Ricky. And I hope you all, his family, carry on his legendary memories and find comfort and stay well.
Condolences to Ricky’s family and friends. May God comfort you in your time of grieving.
Ricky my Cousin was a Sweet And Great Person Always Had That Smile will be missed by many RIP 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻 My Condolences To The Family ❤️
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Ricky was an essential member of our Service desk team, and I worked with him on several occasions. Ricky was a smart, knowledgeable, responsible, and caring person. He was always respected by his teammates and users. It is unfortunate that Ricky is no longer with us and it’s hard for me to believe that. He will be greatly missed by us all. May God almighty rest his soul in peace and accept him in heaven.
I am so sorry for your loss. Ricky was a larger than life character and I always enjoyed talking to him. I always looked forward to seeing him in the TRC and later at Broadmoor. We shared love of cooking and pistachios. Every so often he would have me grab a bag of pistachios for him at Sam’s Club so he could snack on them at his desk. This is a great loss and I am certain God will comfort you during this time. The world is a little dimmer without Ricky’s presence in it. God bless.
My heart is broken at hearing of the loss of Ricky, I worked closely with him over the years that he worked on the help desk. He was always pleasant to work with and always willing to help out where he could. He is truly going to be missed.
Condolences to the Brouillette Family. I had the pleasure of being able to get to work with Ricky. Ricky was the coworker that never wanted anyone to struggle. He would see me thinking hard on how to solve a problem and without me asking for his help, he was already there ready to assist me. I will miss his smile and cheerful attitude at work. He always brought light to a dark room.
My condolences go out to the Brouillette family in these tough times.
I had the honor of being Ricky’s Supervisor for the past 2+ years. I feel at times he Supervised me more than I did him. He was so knowledgeable and helpful as others have said, Ricky was the first one to offer a helping hand even answering questions on his days off.
Our 1:1’s were unique as they were a quick 5 min rundown of what’s been going on at work followed by 25+ minutes of Ricky stories. I will miss those talks, getting cooking ideas and smelling his leftovers linger throughout the office.
He will truly be missed.
Prayers from all of us. Ricky was a wonderful mentor and coach to Paul. Much love and respect for Ricky.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in my heart and thoughts ❤️🙏
What a wonderful influence on my life. Ricky was a tremendous father, he loved passionately and I always knew when it was enough messing around and he was serious! I looked up to him like a father and I’m so thankful to have been welcomed in his home and into the family when I was young. I love you coach.
my heart and prayers are for you and your family. No words can express the feelings that everyone is having, yet to continue to love him, keep his wonderful memories alive and know he is still with you in your heart and soul! Ricky you will be missed!
Ricky was instrumental in my training and start of my IT career with The Health System and would always take the time to field the many questions and topics I’d have ready for him when he’d arrive at the office. Everyone in the office would look forward to his King Cake around Mardi Gras time he’d have specially ordered in. I was shocked to hear of the news and offer my condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed.
Ricky was a great neighbor , we had many conversations at the mailbox. He loved his family and always talked about his kids. He was always ready to lend a helping hand! He will be missed
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ricky. We didn’t have the pleasure of meeting Ricky but from all the comments we have read he was a hard working, wonderful person who was truly loved. May your many wonderful memories of his life be of great comfort. This Bible verse recorded in John 5:28 has been of comfort to our family when experiencing a loss. It reads “ all those in the memorial tombs will hear his (Jesus) voice and come out “. May God Jehovah give strength and his love to each of you.