Marquette – Ricky Lee O'Donnell, age 48, of Marquette, MI passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at The Lighthouse at Ishpeming Health and Rehabilitation Center while under the loving care of his family and the U.P. Home Health and Hospice following a short battle with cancer.

Ricky was born Aug. 30, 1969 in Baraboo, WI the son of William T. and the late Suzanne J. (Kelly) O'Donnell.  Ricky worked in the Marquette area first with Mike Davis Construction and then Sunrise Builders prior to running his own business, O'Donnell Painting and Construction.  Ricky will be remembered as a funny guy who loved music, stacks of cash, his stereos and big TV's.  He was a very hard worker and would give you the shirt off of his back.  He loved to help people and was a fighter in every way.

He will be missed by his daughter Jenna Olson, grandson Jayce Watson, father William O'Donnell, brother David O'Donnell and Angi, sister Dee Dee (Greg) Olson, his best buddy Larry Spagnolo and friends.  He was loving cared for by his aunt Mary O'Donnell.

Private graveside services will be held in August at the St. Mary's Cemetery in Portage, WI

Ricky's obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.