Greatest of Dads. Consummate Rockstar. Hopeless Romantic. Fix-it genius. And the most Extraordinary of Gentlemen … Truly he was Mr. Nice Guy. Loving son of George & Ruth Kapp. He is survived by his daughter Tanya & her partner, his lifelong love MeLinda, his 4 beloved sisters, his 3 nieces & his nephew, along withContinue Reading
Greatest of Dads. Consummate Rockstar. Hopeless Romantic. Fix-it genius. And the most Extraordinary of Gentlemen … Truly he was Mr. Nice Guy.
Loving son of George & Ruth Kapp. He is survived by his daughter Tanya & her partner, his lifelong love MeLinda, his 4 beloved sisters, his 3 nieces & his nephew, along with all the many people that he saw and loved like his children and family. To say that he will be missed, is possibly the biggest understatement ever made…
Ryck treated his daughter, his love, his family, his friends, and those at the Eisenhower Center, like cherished flowers in his magical garden. He tended to them with a heart that poured out intense love, and he tended to them with his wondrously genius mind.
Passionate, humorous, wonderful, Ryck. Anyone lucky enough to have been in his life, carries with them the countless and priceless gifts that he cultivated in us, and the heaviest weight of a loss like no other.
He fought with compassion & humor. He befriended, mentored, championed and defended those that needed it most. Where some saw no hope, he saw a chance to invent a solution, to create a new path, to restore hope, and teach compassionately. He stood up for All walks of life, for all races, from all places. He truly saw the beauty in all humanity. He not only saw the good, he brought out the best in every person who crossed his path.
And he was proud of his many life’s works. He was satisfied with the knowledge that in his 61 years, as he said it…
“I lived what had to be at least 4 lives, by my recent calculations!” and he added a “YaCamon!”
He was such an original. So funny, so sweet, so smart. Just so good.
He Lived.
Love. Integrity. Music. Wisdom. Strength. Passion. Patience. Bravery. Kindness. Laughter. Commitment. Gentleness. Protection. Brilliance.
Some “Ryckness” became part of everyone that he touched.
We will never be the same.
Terri Kapp-Allar
left a message on May 13, 2024:
I miss my brother the same today as I did in 2017. He taught me so much. The pain of his loss never goes away I will miss him always. I have wonderful memories of fishing with him and riding motorcycles, & most of all listening to him play guitar!
Terri Kapp-Allar
left a message on May 13, 2024:
I miss my brother today as much as I did in 2017 he will always be a shining light in my life ❣️ he taught me so much and I will never stop missing him, my love for him is forever and it hurts like it was yesterday
David Korth
left a message on November 8, 2017:
This Man was an inspiration to all of us who knew him. his whole heart was seen thru his guitar. I had the privilege of being roomates with him and shawn sean??
David Korth
left a message on November 8, 2017:
I cant do this now. im in shock. I just want to hear "What if nobody sees you burn"
Vicky Fecteau/Williams
left a message on October 15, 2017:
Ryck was a special person. We kept in touch through out the years. He was kind, passionate and talented. My prayers sent to his family. I am deeply honored to have known him.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
MeLinda
left a message on October 13, 2017:
How my soul cries out for you. You always gave me the best of you. Your family & your friends knew that you loved them completely. Thank you for filling my life with music. You made our dreams come true, and created a romantic fairy tale life. Through you, I learned what love really is. It's a good thing that you left me your Angels Tanya & Angela-they really help. Remember where our meeting spot is. I love you always.
Randy Nice
left a message on October 11, 2017:
Ryck my brother you will be missed. In 1980 we rented a condo in Hartland which turned out to be a bad idea for the landlord who lived next door, Ryck liked to play his guitar loud and I of course liked to play my drums equally as loud needless to say we couldn't hear the landlord banging on the wall until we stopped playing for a minute. He didn't seem to appreciate our art as much as our little audience we always had visiting us. He was a unique individual and I always enjoyed his quick wit and unusual spin on things. I will always cherish the memories we created as young aspiring rock star's and the mayham that followed us. I will see you on the other side my friend. Condolences to Tanya his best friend and family and friends. Gone way too soon.
Jym Mooney
left a message on October 11, 2017:
Ryck had a tremendous influence on so many people. I met him when I moved back to Sussex in 1973. I had just begun writing songs, and was pretty raw indeed. Ryck invited me over to his house. He had a primitive recording studio in his basement - a corner surrounded by an old shower curtain, with two tape decks that he would record back and forth on to do overdubs. He had me sing one of my songs, then he added lead guitar, bass, and harmony vocals. I was amazed. He made my song bloom! His encouragement was pivotal in driving me forward with my music, and I have always appreciated him for that. Thank you, Ryck!
Mom
left a message on October 10, 2017:
If you know Ryck you know everything Tanya said is so true. Tanya, you are your dads, and you will have a part of him with you always. His flesh and blood. That makes me happy to know, when I see you I see a part of him. When others see you they see a part of him. I love you and can not express enough just how proud I am of you and all that you did to care for your dad, you were there, doing anything and everything that needed to be done. Your dad was proud, I am proud. Everyone he touched will carry that gift with them always too. He lives on, in the hearts and minds of so many. Love you babe.
Penney Kloepfer
left a message on October 10, 2017:
May all who loved Ryck remember the amazing, giving, loving, funny man he always was
Tanya Kapp
left a message on October 10, 2017:
You were the greatest dad. You were my best friend. I miss you more than anything that I could ever put to words. We really were the coolest father daughter pair. You were a wonderful friend to my friends and always an awesome father to anyone that didn't have one. I learned so much and loved so much and laughed so much, with you.
I could only wish for more time because nothing could have made our lives better except that. We were fine as long as we could talk about it. We could solve nearly any problem in the world and if we couldn't, at least we could have a great time making fun of it. It's the hardest thing in the universe, to say goodbye to you. It's a cruel world that would take you from me like this, but I go on as your daughter, your protege, as your little clone, and I will be the best me that I can, in your honor and with your pride in me and love for me in my heart, forever.
You gave me so much more than any material object, you taught me everything just by being a good human. I love you so freakin' much.
lisa
left a message on October 10, 2017:
Tanya, Sorry for you loss. Your dad sure was special to you
left a message:
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Terri Kapp-Allar
left a message on May 13, 2024:
I miss my brother the same today as I did in 2017. He taught me so much. The pain of his loss never goes away I will miss him always. I have wonderful memories of fishing with him and riding motorcycles, & most of all listening to him play guitar!
Terri Kapp-Allar
left a message on May 13, 2024:
I miss my brother today as much as I did in 2017 he will always be a shining light in my life ❣️ he taught me so much and I will never stop missing him, my love for him is forever and it hurts like it was yesterday
David Korth
left a message on November 8, 2017:
This Man was an inspiration to all of us who knew him. his whole heart was seen thru his guitar. I had the privilege of being roomates with him and shawn sean??
David Korth
left a message on November 8, 2017:
I cant do this now. im in shock. I just want to hear "What if nobody sees you burn"
Vicky Fecteau/Williams
left a message on October 15, 2017:
Ryck was a special person. We kept in touch through out the years. He was kind, passionate and talented. My prayers sent to his family. I am deeply honored to have known him.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
MeLinda
left a message on October 13, 2017:
How my soul cries out for you. You always gave me the best of you. Your family & your friends knew that you loved them completely. Thank you for filling my life with music. You made our dreams come true, and created a romantic fairy tale life. Through you, I learned what love really is. It's a good thing that you left me your Angels Tanya & Angela-they really help. Remember where our meeting spot is. I love you always.
Randy Nice
left a message on October 11, 2017:
Ryck my brother you will be missed. In 1980 we rented a condo in Hartland which turned out to be a bad idea for the landlord who lived next door, Ryck liked to play his guitar loud and I of course liked to play my drums equally as loud needless to say we couldn't hear the landlord banging on the wall until we stopped playing for a minute. He didn't seem to appreciate our art as much as our little audience we always had visiting us. He was a unique individual and I always enjoyed his quick wit and unusual spin on things. I will always cherish the memories we created as young aspiring rock star's and the mayham that followed us. I will see you on the other side my friend. Condolences to Tanya his best friend and family and friends. Gone way too soon.
Jym Mooney
left a message on October 11, 2017:
Ryck had a tremendous influence on so many people. I met him when I moved back to Sussex in 1973. I had just begun writing songs, and was pretty raw indeed. Ryck invited me over to his house. He had a primitive recording studio in his basement - a corner surrounded by an old shower curtain, with two tape decks that he would record back and forth on to do overdubs. He had me sing one of my songs, then he added lead guitar, bass, and harmony vocals. I was amazed. He made my song bloom! His encouragement was pivotal in driving me forward with my music, and I have always appreciated him for that. Thank you, Ryck!
Mom
left a message on October 10, 2017:
If you know Ryck you know everything Tanya said is so true. Tanya, you are your dads, and you will have a part of him with you always. His flesh and blood. That makes me happy to know, when I see you I see a part of him. When others see you they see a part of him. I love you and can not express enough just how proud I am of you and all that you did to care for your dad, you were there, doing anything and everything that needed to be done. Your dad was proud, I am proud. Everyone he touched will carry that gift with them always too. He lives on, in the hearts and minds of so many. Love you babe.
Penney Kloepfer
left a message on October 10, 2017:
May all who loved Ryck remember the amazing, giving, loving, funny man he always was
Tanya Kapp
left a message on October 10, 2017:
You were the greatest dad. You were my best friend. I miss you more than anything that I could ever put to words. We really were the coolest father daughter pair. You were a wonderful friend to my friends and always an awesome father to anyone that didn't have one. I learned so much and loved so much and laughed so much, with you.
I could only wish for more time because nothing could have made our lives better except that. We were fine as long as we could talk about it. We could solve nearly any problem in the world and if we couldn't, at least we could have a great time making fun of it. It's the hardest thing in the universe, to say goodbye to you. It's a cruel world that would take you from me like this, but I go on as your daughter, your protege, as your little clone, and I will be the best me that I can, in your honor and with your pride in me and love for me in my heart, forever.
You gave me so much more than any material object, you taught me everything just by being a good human. I love you so freakin' much.
lisa
left a message on October 10, 2017:
Tanya, Sorry for you loss. Your dad sure was special to you
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.