R. Kent RICKER

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Marker & Heller Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Huber Heights Chapel

5844 Old Troy Pike

Dayton, Ohio

R. RICKER Obituary

News Death Notice

RICKER, R. Kent "Ken" age 82 of Huber Heights, passed away with dignity Monday, May 13, 2013. He was a retired engineer from WPAFB and a consultant for ARINC, an Air Force Veteran, member of St. Peter Catholic Church, and a 1000 hour volunteer at WPAFB Museum. He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen M. in 2009 and parents, Carl & Jessie Ricker. Ken is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Trina & Larry Gholson of Nashville, TN; son & daughter-in-law, Thomas & Nguyen Ricker of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; grandchildren, Derek Ricker & Pearce Sampley, Ivo, Sebastiaan & Xaria Ricker; sister-in-law, Sister Rosemary O'Donnell of Grand Rapids, MI; and many other relatives & friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 AM Monday, May 20, 2013 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 6161 Chambersburg Rd. with Father Earl F. Simone, celebrant. Inurnment David's Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the Marker & Heller Funeral Home, Huber Heights Chapel, 5844 Old Troy Pike, on Monday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter School Endowment Fund in Ken's memory.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on May 17, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for R. RICKER

8 Entries

December 17, 2013

I learned of Ken's passing on December 12, 2013. It was a shock to me and I was very saddened. My wife and I stopped by to say Hi to Ken in Huber heights, on July 12, on our way back home in South Carolina, from visiting our son in Allen Park and close friends in Brighton, Michigan. It was early evening and the house was dark. I left a message on the door, next to one a contractor had left. I tried contacting Ken several times after that by Email. I had no reply, which caused me some concern. Finally, I put Ken's name in a Google search and learned the reason. I was best man at Ken and Kathleen's wedding and Ken reciprocated at my wedding in September, 1957. Shortly after that we stopped to see Ken on our way to Alexandria, VA, where I was living while serving in the Navy. Ken and I worked together one summer, circa 1955, doing electrical and plumbing for Lewis Electric in Cloverdale, MI. He and I became close friends. Over the years we communicated by Email on a monthly basis. Since my wife and I had family in Michigan and we lived in Brighton MI and South Carolina since 1997, we passed through Dayton at least once a year. Ken encouraged me to stop by on our way back and forth, but when we finally did...it was too late. I feel so sorry about that. The last contact I had with Ken was last year and he said he was feeling well except for COPD, from smoking so many years. He also said he was using SKYPE to communicate with Tom and Trina.

Trina, if you should happen to read this entry, I would appreciate you contacting me. My Email address is [email protected].

My thoughts and Prayers are with Ken, and Kathleen during this sad time. They were both loving and precious friends.

Phillip and Marilyn Lewis

Mary Jane Farrell

May 20, 2013

Trina, Tom and Rosemary, my deepest sympathy to all of you. I wish I could have been with you at this time. My prayers are with you. all. Kathleen and Ken are together again.

May 19, 2013

May your rest be peaceful, Uncle Ken.
Terri & Tim Balside

David Weinandy

May 17, 2013

Sister Rosemary, I love you and your entire family. I am certainly saying prayers for Ken and all of you. Please, please, please let me know if you need anything at all. Brother Dave

May 17, 2013

Ken Ricker was by far the kindest, most gentle and soft spoken man I have ever known. After living next door to the Rickers for 28 years, I never ever saw Ken get mad or upset at anything or anyone! I do have to say, though, I really never talked to Ken until after his beloved Kathleen passed away. She always spoke for both of them! Before we lost Kathleen and Sam (my husband) we had MANY porch meetings, dinners and parties and always laughed and solved all the problems of the world. Not to mention how many times we just ran next door to borrow something. When I became a widow, Ken was always there for me - no matter what. I just hope I offered the same to him. I am so privileged to be able to say this sweet man was my "very good friend".

Debbie Roberts

May 17, 2013

Sending prayers and thoughts to the family!! RIP

May 17, 2013

Trina just know your in our thoughts and prayers through this tough time. May your Father rest in peace. John and Anne

Maria Beisel

May 17, 2013

Rest in Peace sir.

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