NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Darwin (Rick) R. Ricard Jr., 56, passed away on May 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. He was born in St. Peter, Minn., and lived for many years in Fairmont, Minn., graduating with the class of 1987. Darwin is survived by his mother, Cheryl Ferch of Truman, Minn., his sisters, Carla (Keith) Nagel of St. Michael, Minn., Carol (Nick) Peshman of Toney, Ala.; stepdaughter Cassidy (Josh) Pruka of Winona, Minn., and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, maternal and paternal grandparents, many aunts and uncles.