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Robert Ricketts Obituary

ROBERT A. "BOBBY" RICKETTS VALPARAISO, IN Robert A. "Bobby" Ricketts, age 58 of Valparaiso, passed away April 29, 2012. He was an alumnus of Indiana University Northwest and was a respiratory therapist at several local hospitals. Bobby was also a respiratory therapy instructor at IUN and clinical supervisor at St. Margaret Hospital for many years. He enjoyed Tai Chi, golf and spending time with his family, especially his son, Justen. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents Robert C. and Dorris R. Ricketts. Bobby is survived by his son, Justen (Carmen) Ricketts; brother, Keith Ricketts; three sisters: Patty (Dick), Linda (Dan) and Gail; and special friend, Sandy Pozywio. Funeral Service will be Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th St., Hobart, IN. Rev. Charles Strietelmeier officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. www.burnsfuneral.com

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Published by The Times on May 2, 2012.

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Bill Padish

April 26, 2020

Remembering a good friend and man from our college days. We all had a lot of fun together.

Bill Padish

July 26, 2012

Bob Ricketts was a good friend and a good man. I will always remember our group of friends-Bob, Father Ted, Dave and Marion.

Jesus Barahona

May 13, 2012

Hola Justen, siento la muerte de tu Padre, ya sabes que aquí estamos para lo que nesites, un furte abrazo y animo.
Jesus Barahona

Bridget Doonan

May 11, 2012

Hi Justen. Bridget here from Logroño. I was very upset for you when Viki told me the news. I really am so sorry and send you an enormouns 'abrazo' from here in Spain. You're in my thoughts.

Francisco Luis Ojeda

May 9, 2012

I'm sorry Justen, I dont Know what to say, I couldn't know your father but I'm sure he was as good person as you.I'm sorry.

May 8, 2012

Hi Justen,
I'd been your puipel in Asociation and I regret your father death.
Joanna

May 7, 2012

The Ricketts Family -

Remembering Bob and reflecting on some good times we had together. We used to go bowling with the Hill family and Bob, Sylvia and Justen. Our friendship continued by making it a point to get together and go out to dinner, swaping homes to hang out together, having dinner parties and long chats.

Bob was an easy going guy who enjoyed the simple things in life.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends.

Chris & Kevin Brown

Charo Junquera

May 7, 2012

Estamos contigo en estos momentos tan duros, pero él siempre, un cachito, permanecerá en Logroño entre los que lo conocimos.
Un saludo.
Charo Junquera

Cristina Verges

May 5, 2012

Querido Justine,
Siento mucho la triste noticia de la perdida de tu padre. Recibe todo mi cariño,
Cristina Verges (Logroño)

Olivia Bengoa

May 5, 2012

Lo siento mucho Justen .Tuve la suerte de conocerlo y me pareció una gran persona y muy divertida. Nos hizo pasar una tarde estupenda.
El se ha ido,pero nos ha dejado su precioso legado que eres tu, por tanto siempre estará aquí. Un fuerte abrazo.Siempre lo recordaré.
Olivia.Logroño

David Deal

May 4, 2012

I am stunned to hear of Bob's passing. We spent several years right after High School doing "about everything" together. My memories of Bob are more precious to me than I know how to express. Such a good man.

Clase de ingles en Logroño con Bob y justen ricketts

AlfonsoVI

May 4, 2012

Los alumnos de Justen siempre recordaremos lo que nos divertimos contigo aquel día, Bob, siempre permanecerás en nuestro recuerdo
Alumnos Asociación Alfonso VI

Viky

May 4, 2012

Dear Justen:
De verdad que siento mucho la pérdida de tu padre. Lo recordaremos siempre con cariño y cada vez que lo hagamos al recordarlo seguirá vivo.
Desde ese pedacito que tienes en mi corazón un beso muy fuerte
Viky

May 3, 2012

Dear Family and Friends of Bob,
I'm Father Ted Nordquist, pastor of St. Edward Church in Lowell, and an old friend of Bob's from college. I'm sorry to hear of his death and know that you are in my prayers.
Yours Fraternally in the Lord
Fr. Ted Nordquist

Elaine Russell

May 3, 2012

Bob was my upstairs neighbor at The Masters. He will be missed dearly. He always had a smile and was always so friendly. Justen, I had just spoken to him before his trip to see you and he was so very proud of you and couldn't wait to see you. You are all in my prayers and this is indeed a great loss to all...family, friends, coworkers and neighbors. May God give you the peace that passes all understanding.

Mike Hill

May 2, 2012

This is to the original RRT team 1975 that started our respiratory TEAM as Ed states. We were the begining of a new field that took off like no other. We set all the records, changed the field and insured a future for all that followed. Ed, I am sure you can remember the time we spent with Bob in Atlanta in a class to try to pass the RRT orals, what a memory. One pinball machine drowned! We slept at the Ricketts in a small apt. and we all eventually passed our registry. Bob, Sylvia, Justen, Erik, Cynthia, Yo and I spent many weekendends together, Jenga. Many trips to Oshgosh Air show camping, Chicago Air Show on my boat and enjoying life together. The Ricketts and the Hills grew up together from birth of our children to adult. I will end this as short as I can as times changed in our lives and say the remaining Regestired RRT boys that started this origional group that I would hope we keep in touch. Remember the good times as we had many. Bob you will be missed! I miss you all!! Mike

Ed Banham RRT

May 2, 2012

Yes indeed, Bob, after nearly 40 years in the RT profession, will be missed by health care practitioners from NWI to Atlanta, GA. His relaxed and smooth demeanor served him well during interactions with patients, students, friends and colleagues alike; all of whom, I trust, will join me in extending sincere condolences, prayers and love to Bob's family and friends.

Debbie & Ron Kerwin

May 2, 2012

We are so shocked and sad to hear this news. Take comfort in knowing that he is now with your mom and dad.

Sue Schelinski-Alonzo

May 2, 2012

Bobby:I will miss talking to you by Walgreens and Stracks.We go back many,many years to St.Margarets and met up again at St.Catherines.You are now at peace and watch over me.

John Boguslawski

May 2, 2012

To the Ricketts Family:
I worked at St. Margaret's hospital for many years and knew him well. You, as family were the most important people in his life. His patient's and students were his life's work and he took it seriously. May you find comfort in the knowledge of a life, while way too short, was well spent and remembered. He will be missed by many.

The Spiritual Care Dept. of Franciscan St. Margaret Health

May 2, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Joel Pence

May 2, 2012

For everything we've done over the years, working on your homes to teeing it up at 6 in the morning so we didn't miss the Bears, you will be greatly missed. As a dear friend, words cannot express my sorrow. Keep hitting them dead center perfect.

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