Longtime central Wisconsin broadcasters Richard (Rick)Muzzy died Sept. 24. He was 77.
Muzzy joined broadcasting after college, a career that took him to markets in Elyria- Lorain, Piqua and Toledo, Ohio as well as Boston, Massachusetts and Colorado Springs, Colorado.
In 1988 Muzzy realized his dream of becoming an owner of a local radio broadcasting company when he and his wife purchased radio stations in Eau Claire and Stevens Point.
According to his obituary, Muzzy was a proud local broadcaster and could be heard on his morning show on WSPT-FM in central Wisconsin.
“He provided the community with a fun, family-oriented show of great music, good stories, local news and events,” the obituary reads. “He loved working with his broadcast team and interacting with his listeners. His stations are some of the very few locally owned radio stations in Wisconsin and he devoted his stations to serving central Wisconsin.”
Muzzy also owned Muzzy Concerts bringing shows and live music events to the area.
He was also active in the local chamber of commerce and was a member of Corvettes of the North.
Visitation will be held at Boston Funeral Home, 1649 Briggs Street, Stevens Point, from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 8. The service will be available on Facebook by accessing 979wspt. He will be buried in Canton, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers gifts may be made to the Muzzy Family Fund at the Central Wisconsin Community Foundation, 2801 Hoover Road, Unit 1B, Stevens Point, WI 54481. These gifts will continue to support Rick’s and Eva’s commitment to the community, the industry and youth.
