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Ivan Ricker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 11, 2013.

PRESQUE ISLE - Quietly and peacefully Ivan Maynard Ricker, 99, went to be with Lord Jan. 9, 2013. Ivan was born May 5, 1914, in Presque Isle, to the late Frederick and Martha Ricker. He was the last of 13 children.

Prior to his retirement, he spent his life farming for many years with his brother, Claude on the Chapman Road. He was a respected member of the community and a devoted man of God who faithfully served at Presque Isle Wesleyan Church.

He is survived by two sons, the Rev. Hazen Ricker of Sussex, New Brunswick, and Robert Ricker; daughter, Phyllis and husband, David Henderson, all of Lakeland, Fla.; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his two wives, Hope (Mc-Laughlin) Ricker, in 1974, and Elaine (Jenson) Ricker, in 2010.

Family and friends may call 10 a.m.-noon, Monday, Jan. 14, at Presque Isle Wesleyan Church, 387 Centerline Road, Presque Isle, where a funeral service will be held noon with Pastors Bud Fancy, Darren Bonneville and Bernard Brown, officiating. Spring interment will be at Fairmount Cemetery, Presque Isle. Donations may be made in his memory to Presque Isle Wesleyan Church, P.O. Box 763, Presque Isle, ME 04769; Kingswood University, P.O. Box 5125, Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada E4E 5L2; or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at

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February 6, 2013

Richard Ricker

A great hero who lived his life in a most enviable way. He could put a boot up your butt and pat you on the back at the same time and you liked both! I will miss you Uncle Ivan..Love ya--Dick

January 18, 2013

Rebekah Nault

It is with a heavy heart that I've read all of these wonderful dedications to my great Uncle Ivan. I never had the chance to meet him, but I am grateful that he was surrounded by such loving friends and family. My deepest condolences to all of you.

January 15, 2013

Ed & Dee Lower

We were out of state so weren't at his homegoing service. We send hugs to Hazen, Darleen, and the rest of his family. Ivan will be missed by so many!!!

January 15, 2013

Fred & Karla Ricker

What an amazing and moving tribute to our Uncle Ivan yesterday.Everyone portrayed this man as he truly was;gentle,kind,loving and a faithful child of God.We are saddened at the loss of this wonderful man but certainly know that Ivan's Lord took him by the hand and welcomed him home.

January 14, 2013

Brian Clark

In 1975 while haying, I was invited to church, not by Ivan as I recall, but by one his grandsons. However, in the years that followed, while haying was going on it was difficult to go to Riverside Camp during the day. Ivan would load the Ivan R, a green and white,'73 Impala as I remember, head to camp for the evening service. He would stay until all the "fun" was had afterward, even though he had to get up to milk at 0430, I did not recognize this sacrifice at the time. A selfless man is our Ivan R. May the peace that passeth all understanding guard your hearts and minds at this time of loss. . . for us anyhow.

January 14, 2013

Dana&Mark Neddeau

January 14, 2013

Mark and Dana Neddeau

Ivan was a true inspiration. Our generation just doesn't have what this man did have. His work ethic, his love for people and his church, and his endless energy all worked together in a man of God. We will truly miss him.

January 13, 2013

Kelly Ricker

Uncle Ivan was such a sweet, loving man who will be greatly missed. We have such fond memories of our visits to the farm...he always had those pink candies in his pocket for us kids. Glad that you are now home with everyone...

January 13, 2013

Darla Craig

To Ivan's family and church family, you were all so fortunate to have known such a wonderful man of God. I remember him more specifically from the summers I spent at Riverside Campground and his wife was one of our cooks. What wonderful people. Heaven's angels are rejoicing for sure.

January 13, 2013

Mike and Marilyn Brown

The world has lost a wonderful man, however trumpets are sounding in Heaven, Ivan, Thank You for the witness you were to me and to my family, We will see you again sometime but until then you are missed. To your family, may they take comfort in the fact you have gone home to heaven, and for the number of lives impacted by your quite, yet constant witness. So Blessed to have been friens, Mike and Marilyn Brown

January 13, 2013

Ivan, Hope and Elaine were friends of my family for 60 plus years. Great inspiration to all with the fresh bread, pies or lunch when you arrived. In my times of struggle he was always there. Ivan dear you are missed. sorry for your loss kids. Wanda McIsaac Prather

January 12, 2013

Frank & Vickie Pollard

Uncle Ivan... You will be sorely missed. We have so many good memories of you and Aunt Elaine. You took such delight in the kids when they were young. You always had hugs and candy. We will never forget you.

January 12, 2013

Rev. Ed Stickles and Family

The Ivan Maynard Ricker family is in our prayers. What a privilege to love and serve God in this community. Our love to the family.

January 12, 2013

Carla Akeley Cyr

What a sweet sweet man Ivan was. I too have many fond memories of visiting Ivan and Claude at the farm. My grandfather and dad worked the dairy many years before selling to Ivan. So we naturaly made many fun trips to the barn to see the newest calf, kittens in the hayloft and a quick peek at the guy in the corner with a big gold ring in his nose...or the milk processing room. I'd never seen such shiny containers... Not a fingerprint. Great memories.
Rest in peace.

January 12, 2013

Cheryl Melvin-Martin

He was a great man, even though he was not our uncle, he always let the children of the neighborhood call him uncle. Great times were had by all at the dairy farm with he & Claude, everybody got an education when it came to the cows. He will be missed by all who had known him. Rest in Peace.

January 12, 2013

Brian Cumming

I remember Ivan by his always friendly greeting and words to me. we have lost a great man of God and friend. I will miss him.
Sorry I can't be there I have to be away.

January 12, 2013

Ken & Vin Thomas

We met you for a brief time , but we will remember you forever, we know you found your way home, God be with you always and forever.

January 12, 2013

Rev,Arnold Stairs

Wonderful man of god. May God's special blessings by with the Family at this time.

January 12, 2013

shane harper

Sorry to hear it, Ivan had a big dairy farm and was a landmark around there. Rip to a good guy.

January 12, 2013

Ken & Vin

The short time we were with you, gave us a lifetime of memories...you found your way home, God Bless.

January 11, 2013

Rest in peace Uncle Ivan, you deserve it and lots are waiting for you at the Pearly Gates. Love, Sharon

January 11, 2013

Victor & Pat Hansen

Victor & Pat Hansen,
Pastor Hazen and Family,our sympathies and prayers go out to you at this time of loss of Ivan,a wonderful and godly man.May your lifetime of memories comfort you in the days ahead.God be with you all.

January 11, 2013

Samantha White

he was the sweetest man ever. he and Elaine used to eat at the Northeastland all the time and seeing them together brightened all of our days. they were so sweet together, and just as sweet to us waitresses. he'll be very missed.

January 11, 2013

Sandra Kinney Robertson

Had a good visit with Gramp on Friday Jan. 4, 2013 with granddaughter, Darlene Ricker Perreault, in his own home. Ivan was resting comfortably in his own bed. Our voices awoke him from his slumber and engaged in some conversation until it was time to rest his weary body again. So, before he drifted back off to sleep. He asked Darlene for a kiss, and she swooped down and he puckered up for her. He then turned towards me. I hesitated....As I noticed his teeth were lying in a cup next to the sink and I said, "ewwwwwwww, I don't kiss men with no teeth" He gave me that gummy grin:) and with a twinkle* in his eye sucked me in...Smooches all around!! xoxo Rest in Peace Dear Ivan

January 11, 2013

rick and grace langley

Having known him was a blessing and an honor. We love you Ivan.

January 11, 2013

Norma Baker-Robinson

I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Ivan; he was a wonderful man whom loved his family and life to the fullest. He always treated us like one of his own. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

January 11, 2013

Cheryl Wortman

He will be remembered by so many, I knew him some and found him to be such a joy to talk with, my Dad and Mom knew him well and always spoke of him as an upstanding Man.My condolenses and prayers to the family.

January 11, 2013

Roberta Goode

Hazen, Bobby, Phyllis and grandchildren and great, may God's richest blessings of comfort be with you, heaven has gained another faithful saint, great friend . My prayers are with you Roberta Goode

January 11, 2013

Trudy Langille

We had so many happy times at his farm. He was a very sweet man

January 11, 2013

Troy Langley

Ivan was a great man and neighbor. I will always cherish the memories of being at the farm and the kindness Ivan and Elaine showed to anyone who came to their door.

January 11, 2013

Noreen Day- Durost

As a child and adult I have known him my entire life.I remember many memories at the farm with Hope and later Elaine. He was a man who loved the Lord and everybody. The Lord is rejoicing today because a true Godly man and friend came home. My prayers and thoughts are with everybody.

January 11, 2013

Gail Wieder

So sorry to hear of Mr. Ricker passing, what a wonderful special man, He would come in to Dead River Oil Co. where I work and always had a smile and piece of candy for us girls. I will miss seeing him. Gail Wieder

January 11, 2013

Kelly (Henderson) Garrison

My condolences to Ivan's family. I have many wonderful memories as a child and young adult of Ivan. Every Sunday for many, many years he always had a smile, a hug, and a "how's my girl?" waiting for me at the doors of the old sanctuary of the Wesleyan church. He proves false the old adage "only the good die young" because Ivan was a good, good man and nothing but kind to me. Our loss is Heaven's gain.

January 11, 2013

Charlotte(Ricker) Hawkins

Sorry to hear of Uncle Ivan's passing. HE WILL REUNITE WITH ALL OF HIS FAMILY IN HEAVEN. He WAS SUCH A LOVING MAN. We all loved the visits at the farm when we little.GOD BLESS his Family. Prayers, Charlotte Ricker Hawkins

January 11, 2013

Janice

Bob,
So sorry to hear of your loss; my thoughts are with you.

January 11, 2013

Dear Hazen please remember you are being prayed for as you go through these days but what joy to remember the best is yet to come as we reunite together for eternity with our wonderful LORD! Loved your Dad, his spirit and walk with God was an inspiration.

January 11, 2013

Liz Williams

I will miss Ivan very much! He was a GREAT man and I looked forward to seeing him every time I got to see him! He was very loving. He would always give me hugs when I saw him at church and at Riverside!!

January 11, 2013

Angela & Denn Guptill

What a great heritage your Dad/Grand-father left to his family. Keeping you all in prayer.

January 11, 2013

Brent and Lisa Scovil

We are so very sorry to hear of Ivan's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

January 11, 2013

Hazen and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.We can rejoice with the knowledge that Ivan is with his Lord.
May the God of all comfort give you comfort.
John and Ruth Doohan
Belleisle Creek,NB

January 11, 2013

Ivan was the living example of a very
Godly man and lived his life to the fullest, he will be sadly missed very much. Ivan always had a smile and always had a way with the ladies of the
church, you could count on Ivan to give hugs and kisses. Our prayers go out to the family.
Craig & Paula Fay

January 11, 2013

Sherry Parks Goodall

May God bless the family in your time of grief.

Remembering Ivan very fondly, lots of good times on the dairy farm with he and Claude. He was a great and good man.

January 11, 2013

Liane Curtis

Ivan was a lovley man. I knew him from Riverside Weslyan Camp since I was a child. He was a delight to be around and always had a smile on his sweet face. You will be missed greatly! My heart and prayers go out to his family members.

January 11, 2013

Vickey Kearns (Bonville)

How the heavens must be celebrating the homecoming of a faithful saint. Ivan was always a welcoming smile and I missed seeing him this past Christmas at the church. My condolences to the family for the loss of a great man.

January 11, 2013

Sherry Hudson

Ivan will always be to me the most Giving, Loving, God loving Man I have ever know. His smiles and hugs were like Gold. Heaven is richer with him in it.

January 11, 2013

Kathy Roope

Hazen and family, Phyllis, Dave and family, and Bobby. I am sorry to hear of Uncle Ivan's passing. He was such a great man. We enjoyed our visits with him on the farm and at the house on Academy Street. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time.

January 11, 2013

Margie Huffman

Just saw Ivan's obituary this morning. What a wonderful man of God he was. He was such an example of a Christ-follower to all who knew him. I am praying today for the family who love and will miss him. God Bless.

January 11, 2013

Gary Drake

What a man 0f faith.Many memories at the farm.

January 11, 2013

Judy Hardy

sorry for your loss

January 11, 2013

kathryn brewer

many years ago as a young teenager, I got stuck on the pelkey road and was in tears....he gave me a lift

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