Key Takeaways
- Rick Rojek, 52, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on March 5, 2025, survived by his wife Amy and three children including Holley.
- Friends described him as energetic, kind-hearted, and adventurous in numerous tributes.
- His daughter Holley vowed to preserve the memory of his “strong, kind, loud, giving soul.”
Rick Rojek, a beloved resident of Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2025, at the age of 52.
His sudden passing has left an irreplaceable void in the lives of his family, friends, and all who knew him.
Rick was a devoted husband to his wife, Amy Kaiser Rojek, and a loving father to three children, including social media influencer Holley Gabrielle Rojek.
He was known for his infectious energy, kind heart, and love for adventure.
Tributes Pour In For Rick Rojek
Following his passing, heartfelt tributes and condolences have flooded in. One tribute read:
“So with a heavy heart, I credit all this activity to Rick Rojek, whom I’ve known for several years and who passed on to heaven last night. RIP, partner. This ski trip took place on January 20th, 2025. Count your blessings, everyone.”
Via Facebook
Another shared:
“Rick Rojek, you will be missed so much! Every time I’ve been around you, you always had the biggest smile, and I could tell you were just always so happy to be around friends and family. You always knew how to lighten up a day! You and Mitch (somehow) taught me how to ski (and I’m still bad🤣), and it will forever be an amazing memory I have of you. RIP to a legend.”
Via Facebook
A third tribute reflected on Rick’s love for his family:
“Fly high, Rick Rojek! Your family meant everything to you! So happy to see you pass your daughter’s hand! It was a fantastic experience watching you raise Joe—he was your right hand! There is no way to express the gratitude for what you’ve done for others, from raising your own to mentoring many more. You will be greatly missed. Fly high, but we all know you’ll go more than Mach 1 up there. Cheers, friend, and thanks for the memories. PSA: Your voice will always be heard throughout many adventures.”
Via Facebook
Holley Gabrielle Rojek Remembers Her Father
Rick’s daughter, Holley Gabrielle Rojek, paid an emotional tribute on social media, writing:
“Life is precious. You truly just never know when your entire world is going to flip upside down. Unexpected, no signs & no warning… I lost a very large part of my heart on March 5th, 2025. Dad—this feels like a horrific dream I am begging God to wake us all up from. I don’t understand. I don’t think I ever will.”
Via Instagram
She revealed that her father suffered a sudden heart attack after what seemed like a completely normal workday:
“In short & all I’d truly like to say about something so painful we are all still trying to grasp—after a completely normal workday for my dad alongside my brother, he suffered a very sudden heart attack that ultimately took his life. I’ve replayed his last moments in my head 137,393 times as a nurse, and I am having the hardest time accepting that this is real. It’s my loved one. There was nothing more that could be done. I got that stomach-dropping front door news.”
Via Instagram
She continued:
“I simply DON’T know how to put into words how excruciating this pain and emptiness feels in my chest, my head, my stomach—everywhere. Anger. Frustration. Confusion. Ache. I simply can’t believe you’re gone. We are heartbroken.”
Via Instagram
Holley vowed to keep her father’s memory alive:
“All I want is for everyone to know who he was. His heart. His empathy. His spunk. To remember the incredibly strong, kind, loud, giving soul that he was. I will spend the rest of my life making sure that happens, Dad.”
Via Instagram
Remembering Rick Rojek
Rick Rojek’s passing has left a profound impact on those who knew him. His warmth, kindness, and adventurous spirit will be remembered by many.
His legacy lives on in the memories he created with his family, friends, and those fortunate enough to have known him.
Rick is survived by his wife, Amy, his children, including Holley, and countless friends and loved ones.
His love for life and the joy he brought to others will never be forgotten.
