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RICKARD . Joseph Francis, beloved husband of Mary (nee Huff);devoted father of Larry Grathwohl, Mary Jo (Rick) Nienaber, Joseph (Peggy) Rickard, Teresa (Ed) Woods and Sean (Trudy) Rickard; beloved grandfather of Denise, Lisa and Lindsay Grathwohl, Doug (Amanda) and Jody (Ted) Nienaber, Tara and Alex Rickard, Craig and Chad (Robyn) Davis; devoted great grandfather of Lance and Michael; devoted brother to Mary Lou (Dick) Hansman, James (Jean) Rickard, Ed Rickard, and Richard (Charlotte) Rickard. Joseph was a gallant veteran of the Merchant Marine in WWII, a devoted member of St. Thomas More parish, a loyal member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and an avid golfer. Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 8 P.M. at Witt, Good and Kelsch Funeral Home, 7132 Beechmont Ave. Mass of Christian burial will be 10 A.M. Tuesday at St. Thomas More Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Cincinnati.

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Published by Cincinnati Enquirer on May 27, 2006.

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