Albert "Al" Ricksecker Jr.

Albert Ricksecker 1934 ~ 2009 Major Albert "Al" Ricksecker, Jr., age 74, passed away January 4, 2009 in Richfield, Utah.He was born December 29, 1934 in San Rafael, California, to Albert Charles and Ada Grace Wood Ricksecker. Al was raised in Redding, CA. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the US Air Force. His tours of duty were in Germany, North Africa, Vietnam and Greece. At the time of his retirement in January of 1973, he had been assigned to the 2701st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron from Hill Air Force Base. In June of 1999, Al met and married the love of his life, Sweetie Pie, Jenavie Nielson Johnson. He leaves behind a legacy of service to others and his community. He has spent countless hours providing service to many organizations. His survivors include: wife, Jenavie of Richfield; daughter, Roxie (Todd) Huntsman; grandchildren, Danielle and Brandon Huntsman all of Riverton; mother-in-law, Elizabeth "Beth" Nielson of Richfield; sister, Arlene Little of Stockton, CA; step-sisters, Laurie (Richard) Heaps of Alameda, CA; and Diane Benchoff of Palermo, CA; step-mother, Florence Ricksecker of Citrus Heights, CA. He is preceded in death by his mother and father. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Magleby Mortuary Chapel in Richfield. Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 and again on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Richfield City Cemetery with Military Rites by the V.F.W. Sevier Post #5050 and Hill Air Force Base Honor Guard. Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com