Fannie B. “Cookie” Richardson

Fannie B. “Cookie” Richardson, 86, of Minocqua, passed away October 24, 2026. Born in Waukesha to Chester and Dorothy Roberts, she graduated from Lakeland High School and married Richard Emory Richardson. In 1977, Cookie and Dick founded Richardson Kumbier Wrecker, later continued by their daughter Kim, her husband Pat Kumbier, and their son Rick.

Known lovingly as Mom, Grandma, and GG, Cookie will be remembered for her humor, kindness, and generous spirit. She faithfully cheered on her family, the Plum Ski-ters, Lakeland T-Birds, and Lakeland Hawks. She was a longtime volunteer with American Legion Post 89 in Minocqua and a member of the St. Germain Prime Timers.

Cookie is survived by her daughters, Kim (Pat) Kumbier, Janet (Mike) Phelps, and Connie Trapp (Rick Nanasy); grandchildren, Kayla (Andy) Schwartz, Rick (Jackie) Kumbier, Drew Trapp, Brina Trapp (Steve Walter), and Camryn Trapp (Donovan Berte); and great-grandchildren, Bryce, Evelyn, and Levi Schwartz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; her parents; and her sister, Barbara Ann Winters.

A celebration of life will be held November 7, 2026, at Bolger Funeral Home in Woodruff, with gathering at 10 a.m. and a service at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow at American Legion Post 89 in Minocqua. Memorial donations may be made to the Post in Cookie’s honor.