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Hugh Ricker Obituary
Born: September 21, 1949; in Wilder, IN
Died: February 10, 2020; in DeKalb, IL
Hugh A. "Pete" Ricker, 70, of DeKalb, Illinois, died Monday, February 10, 2020, at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb.
He was born September 21,1949 in Wilder, Indiana, the son of James Frank and Dorothy Fay (Lamb) Ricker.
Pete was the owner and operator of Ricker Remodeling. He was a Veteran of the US Army and a member of the American Legion and DeKalb Moose. Pete was a outdoorsman, enjoyed, golf, riding motorcycles, boating, fishing and long drives. Spending time with his grandchildren was very special to Pete.
He is survived by his son, James Ricker of DeKalb; his daughter, Amy (Kenny) Pitts of Sycamore; grandchildren, Daneille (Brandon) Skau, Savannah Ricker, Maizie Edwards, James (Heather) Ricker and Emily Ricker; great-grandchildren, Spencer and Kaylee; his special friend, Linda Tucker; several nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Glen Ricker; two sisters, Evelyn Cooley and Rita Beasley; grandson, Kevin Ricker.
The Memorial Service will be held from 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Anderson Funeral Home, 2011 South Fourth Street , DeKalb, with Pastor Brandon Arneson of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church officiating, followed with Full Military Honors by DeKalb American Legion Post 66.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 15, at Anderson Funeral Home in DeKalb.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Hugh A. Ricker Memorial Fund, addressed to the Ricker Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.
For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
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JORY TRUTT
February 23, 2020
TO THE FAMILY AND LOVED ONES OF PETE, HE WAS A FRIEND THAT ALWAYS HAD A SMILE EVERY TIME WE MET, LINDA AND FAMILY HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY, MAY GOD BLESS PETE AND YOU ALL.
Mary Jo Larson
February 21, 2020
With deepest sympathies to the family of Pete Ricker.
February 16, 2020
Bless you
Madgie Brown
February 16, 2020
Rest in peace
Deb Moriarity
February 13, 2020
What a great guy pete was. We all have so many memories. Love you pete. Deb Moriarity
Mary Murphy
February 13, 2020
Many memories of you Pete that go back to Jr. High. Though it's been many years since I have seen you I will always remember the times during our youth. You were there when I met my future husband and we had many double dates, oh the memories are many for both my husband and I. Rest in peace Pete sure hope there is an endless supply of fudge-cycles up there.
Hot & Mary
Rachelle Williams
February 12, 2020
May God bless you Uncle Pete. Love and prayers to the family.
Linda Jones
February 12, 2020
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad, grandfather and great grandfather. Gone way too soon.
Carolyn Ingle Shepherd
February 12, 2020
My dear cousin Pete. I will miss you so very much. The memories we stir when you came to visit. Your silly jokes and contagious laughter. Your admiration for your beloved Linda. All the brags about your children and grand children. Your love for life and the ambitious attitude you portrayed throughout life journey. I love you my cousin. So wry much.
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