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1941
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2020
Robert Ricketts Obituary
1941 - 2020
Robert Raymond "Bob" Ricketts, a patient in Riverside Hospital ICU for 10 days being treated for COVID-19, succumbed to the virus and died at 1:35AM on Monday, May 18, 2020. He was 78 years old. He is survived by his ex-wife and close friend, Carmen Ricketts; daughters, Stephanie (David) and Melissa (Andrew); sister, Bonnie (Mike); six grandchildren; four nieces; and many great nieces and nephews. Bob was a successful entrepreneur and owned many businesses during his lifetime. In addition, he was a real estate investor, owning many rental properties and recently building new houses. Bob was a generous and caring man. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Because of the pandemic and related social distancing, there will be no visitation or funeral.
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Kevin Baker
May 13, 2023
Can´t believe Bob has been gone three years now. Mary and I miss him a lot, and we hope the family is doing well in his absence. He was a good friend and a fine person.
Drotislee
May 13, 2023
I would like to say that for me friendship is rare and in this life it is written that one may find one maybe two true friends and Bob was one of my closest friend.
Kevin Baker
May 13, 2022
Remembering my good friend. Hard to believe it´s been 2 years. Miss you !!
Rk Levy
May 13, 2021
It’s been a year since I heard of your passing. Not a week goes by that I don’t fondly remember all the times we laughed, and shared our experiences and I miss that. But the sadness returns and the empty chair is still empty. You left too soon. The Party wasn't over... No one called the fat lady to sing... thank goodness for memories and pictures and text messages. Miss u bunches my bro... Rk
Rk Levy
July 4, 2020
Bob was such a wonderful friend of 25 years. We enjoyed our lunches together and socializing at his clubs and bars. Truly a very giving guy and is a mensch. Love ya Bob
Tammy (Huff) Devries
May 26, 2020
It breaks my heart that you were taken from your family so fast. I will always love and respect you Uncle Bob. RIP
Tammy
Bonnie Thieken
May 25, 2020
Bob was a wonderful Brother and no amount of words can express how I'm feeling at this time. not getting to talk to him or to say goodbye to him is so terribly hard on all of us. you are deeply missed may you rest in heavenly peace.
Otis Stanton
May 24, 2020
My deepest condolences to Carmen, and his beautiful family. Bob was a true friend and mentor to me. We lost a very good person he will be truly missed.
Steve Lunde
May 23, 2020
Rest in peace, my friend. You are missed.
Tori
May 23, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Melissa Creech
May 22, 2020
Cant believe you are really gone. Love you Dad.
Melissa Creech
May 22, 2020
Rebecca Totman
May 22, 2020
He was the Father to my best friend for almost 50 years, Stephanie Waugh. I grew up one door down and him and Carmen treated me like a daughter. I love you Bob and will miss you beyond words. Thank you for everything you did for me Rest in Heavenly peace
Stephanie Ann Waugh
May 22, 2020
I miss you Dad more than words can express. Thank you for everything you gave me and Mommy. You steeped up to the plate and raised a child that was not you biological child and I thank you so much.
Judy Greenan
May 22, 2020
Bob was a generous and kind man!! I have know him for 35 + years!! Doesnt seem possible he is gone!! He was always willing to lend a hand if needed!! We will all miss him so very very much!!
Judy and Steve!!
Nancy Schwab
May 22, 2020
Carmem and Melissa I am sorry for your loss. Its so hard during this time. You cant get the comfort of friends at a Visitation. I will be praying for all of the family.
Tiffany Bishop
May 21, 2020
Bob was an amazing human being and friend for 30+ years..Im deeply saddened by his passing and send my thoughts and prayers to Carmen and rest of the family..may he fly high with the Angels
Tom Magin
May 20, 2020
Bob was truly a great and kind man. He meant a lot to so many people. Rest in peace my friend.
Kevin Baker
May 19, 2020
Ive known Bob for about 2 years or so, and had become friends. Bob was kind, giving, and one of the nicest people Ive ever known. He and I shared some good times together. Mary and I will miss him a great deal.
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