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Vanessa Sheckler
November 14, 2022
Daddy,
I miss you so much; tomorrow will come again and the nightmare of losing you will be here again. They say over time it gets easier but it's hasn't. Your Great Grandson will be here any day now; how I wish you were here to guide him with your knowledge. I love and miss you Daddy!
Vanessa Renee
teddy Dudley
November 9, 2022
May God bless the family in this time of sorrow.
Tony Miller
December 28, 2016
Very sorry to JUST learn of the tragic loss of a friend Rick. Have lots of fun memories & times at Avilla Dragway & Top Value. May GOD Bless all the family. And I'll see ya again in Heaven my friend.....
Bill Terry
November 21, 2016
Rick was a longtime friend of mine that will be painfully missed. He is the only person I ever let put an exhaust on my hot rod 55 Chevy for more than 30 years. His knowledge will be missed and his smile will go on forever. Everytime I hear a nice hot rod exhaust, I will think of him. I pray for his family in their time of need. I will miss you my friend.
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Bill and Jackie Brandt
November 20, 2016
So sorry for this so sudden loss. Our prayers reach out to you all.
A fellow boat racer
November 20, 2016
Our sincerest sympathies to your family during this most difficult time. Remember all of the happiness and love shared with your family,
Our prayers are with you,
Dave, Barb, Heather, Sean, Zach and Angie Maher
Joe Wiebelhaus
November 20, 2016
We will miss you Rick, RIP my friend.
November 20, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Rick will be missed. Bill and Janice Doan
Doug Winn
November 19, 2016
Worked with Rick for some time at Patriot. Wealth of knowledge, and a great help. Rick rebuilt a tool, never charged a dime. Thank you Rick for all you did for me.
Bill Honor
November 19, 2016
Rick was always a very nice and honest man to deal with a talented mechanic and knew how to make your ride better but what is really an important measure of a man is he was a good family man loved by his family and isn't that what it is all about . We have lost a car guy here in Fort Wayne but as he drives through the gates of Saint peters rest assure there will definately be a reserved space in heaven for him . Nice to have known him and God rest his eternal soul and if you always remember him he will never die in your hearts
Bob Kensill
November 19, 2016
I have known Rick for over 35 years. He was always willing to try something new, and could usually get his boats to work lnspite of all of us trying to beat him. His name was Ricky, but Gus Dolsen put a "T" in front of his name on his front license plate, creating the affectionate nickname "Tricky".i will miss you Tricky.
Bob Kensill
john steltzer
November 19, 2016
My god be with you all
Steve Peterson
November 19, 2016
Very sorry for your loss . Rick will be missed very much. RIP Rick our fellow boater
Jenni Elser
November 19, 2016
So sorry for your loss Lorri and family.
dan kramer
November 18, 2016
Rick has been a great friend for over 30 years that would jump in and help at the drop of a pin. rest in peace my friend.
Jeff DeLeon
November 18, 2016
Rick was a very colorful guy and a great boss. We worked well together and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Take care my friend!
Teddy Dudley
November 18, 2016
So sad,Rick was a very nice guy, May god bless his family. R.I.P. Rick!
David Roach
November 18, 2016
Rick
We were friends for 30 years and had a great time.Your life was to short but I know one thing we will meet up again.
Ron Wojtasek
November 18, 2016
We had many conversations over the phone. You taught me so much! The two boats I bought from you will never be sold, but will remind me of you every time I look at them. Still hard to beleive your gone but never forgotten. Rest in Pease Rick. A freind always! Till we meet again my friend.
Ron
Michael Zaborowski
November 18, 2016
RIP Rick.. you will be missed.
Randy Reisinger
November 18, 2016
Rick you have left me and your brother Randy with a lot of great memories. We sure will miss you Bub. Nothing will be the same for us. Love you Tricky Rick. RIP. And Lori , Vanessa, Richey and extended family we love you all and are always here for you.
Royce White
November 18, 2016
Great guy,knew him for over 30 years,you will be missed.
Tom Foley
November 18, 2016
The world will miss you Rick , you were a major contributor to all things cool . May you rest easy .
Scott Clement
November 18, 2016
Just Wanna send my condolences to Aunt Lori, my cousin Vanessa and my cousin Little Richie! No words can express the feelings you must be going through! So I will just say God be with you in your time of sorrow! As Always Your Nephew and Cousin Scott Clement!
RON Zaker Jr
November 18, 2016
Very sorry for your loss,prayers to you and your family.
Larry Hottenstein
November 18, 2016
Condolences to the family.Rick you will be missed by all.
"BLACK MIKE"
November 18, 2016
To me Rick was a a friend, father figure and Brother not every day you meet someone who empacts your life the way Rick could HE will be always remembered
FRANCOIS PEILLERON
November 18, 2016
Rip my friend,you left us way too soon
I always remember you as a a very enjoyable modeler things will not be the same anymore
Ronald L & Cindy L Cook
November 18, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Stephen Val Young
November 18, 2016
Rest In Peace Ricky! You will be missed!
Tom Kelly
November 18, 2016
It is so sad to hear of his passing. All of his RC boating friends will miss him. My condolences to his family.
Kelli Yunker
November 18, 2016
Rick, I know you will be safe in heaven. I know Lorri loved you very much. Just know my prayers and love are with you and your family. And I always loved your hot Rod cars
Ronald Olson
November 18, 2016
Rick, I'm going to miss you buddy. I enjoyed seeing you in person or just talking on the phone. You were a great help to me in July at the Celina race and many times before that.
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