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1947
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2015
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Rick Ocker Obituary
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Pat Ocker
March 12, 2016
On behalf of Rick's family...daughter Tracey, "son" Jim, granddaughters Brenna, Madison, Peyton, great-granddaughter Ryland, and especially me, his wife Pat...thank you for your heartfelt and comforting thoughts, remembrances, and condolences. It has helped in getting us through this incredible loss, unbelievable sadness and pain that seems to be unending.
Tracey Green
March 11, 2016
Dad, You've been gone for 3 months now. I'm glad you came to visit me in my dream and to let me know that you were okay. I wish you would come more often because I really miss you. I thought time would make this easier but it doesn't. I still feel lost without you. You are on my mind all the time and the tears still flow daily. I just can't believe that you are gone. That reality hits me at the worst times. Please know that you were everything to us and things will never be the same without you.
Grumps with Madi and peyton
March 10, 2016
Grumps, Madi, peyton
March 10, 2016
Birthday - grumps and madi
March 10, 2016
Grumps and Brenna
March 10, 2016
Grumps and madi
March 10, 2016
Family pic
March 10, 2016
Family pic
March 10, 2016
Tracey, Brenna, my dad
March 10, 2016
Grumps with Brenna and Madi
March 10, 2016
Carol & bob Weber
February 22, 2016
Very sorry to hear about your loss. Accept our sympathy. We knew Rick for many years from the Bridge table and enjoyed his company. We had MN and a ND connections. Reading about his life makes us wish we had known him better. He was one of the best!
John Epling
January 19, 2016
Condolences and prayers to you all for your loss.
John Epling
January 19, 2016
Rick was a great guy, well liked by everyone. Terrific dry sense of humor, and a down-to-earth sense of what was important and what really mattered. His life mattered and did make a difference to many in his railroad family. He will be missed. Our condolences to his wife and family.
Tracey Green
January 7, 2016
forever in my heart dad. I love you and miss you. So broken without you.
Tracey Green
January 7, 2016
It has taken me a month to be able to look at this obituary and all the nice messages you have all left about my dad. I can't tell you how heart broken and torn apart I am without my dad. I love him so much. He he was gone without warning and has left us all lost and with a lot of questions. My dad was the best dad anyone could have and he was nothing short of being great(which is what my grandbaby calls him). Life will never be the same without him and I appreciate that he seems to have touched everyone that he came in contact with. He was very loving, caring, and funny as hell. A piece of our puzzle in our family is missing and can never be filled. I know that my dad loved all of us and we were the most important things to him. He would have never left us on purpose. I can't wait to be with him again and I pray that he stays with us in spirit and watches over us all. I love you dad.
Tim & Susan Moriarty
January 1, 2016
Dear Pat and family,
We've had a hard time trying to write this because - well - because it's hard. There aren't many people in our lives that we are always happy to see, but we can honestly say that Rick was one of those people.Whether it was going out for a birthday meal, or seeing him at the grocery store, walking the dog, or cussing at the weeds out front, it was always a fun experience.
He was always ready to lend a hand as long as you respected the boundaries (after coffee and the newspaper). And as a poor misguided liberal (probably due to something in the Moorhead water) he tolerated and kidded his conservative neighbors. We had a common love of books and scotch, and for Tim you can add pool and craft beer. He was a special guy and we will miss him.
charlie hall
December 29, 2015
Rick, You will be missed greatly! It was a pleasure to know you. I enjoyed being around you and just talking about all kinds of stuff. Rest in peace my Brother...charlie hall
Brenna Green
December 26, 2015
I will never forget all the adventures we shared, all the things you've taught me and all the love you gave me unconditionally. You were the best Grumps myself, Madison and Peyton could have ever hoped for. You will be forever missed. Love you always.
Pat & Ruth Malone
December 26, 2015
Rick, Brother, fellow Minnesotan, friend & co-worker. Was glad I ran into you at Grumpy's last year ole buddy. We had a good chat like the old days. Gone far too soon, and will be missed & remembered by many.
Pat Stock
December 24, 2015
It was a pleasure working with you.R.I.P. My friend.
Donald Gibson
December 23, 2015
Dear Friend Rick -
We wish you only 'fair winds and following seas' on your journey to your own 'Fiddlers' Green'.
It was always a great treat to lose (badly) at your pool table while enjoying your bourbon (the finest). Your total lack of bluster and gentle demeanor made it an honor to lose (every time!).
I faired no better against you when playing bridge, and enjoyed your tolerance of my play when we partnered. Never a criticism without being asked, and first rate instruction, freely given when you were.
You gave freely of your time and talent in support of the Friday Bridge Group at Casas Adobes Congregational Church. We hold your memory dear and share the pain of the loss of you with all who loved you.
Shirley Johnson
December 23, 2015
I sent a card to your wonderful wife, to tell her how much I would miss such a generous man as you were to me and so many others. To tell you , you will be missed would be beyond friendship. I love you and your family. Bless you my friend and thank you for all you did and who you were.
Cliff Pennick
December 23, 2015
Thanks for the memories Rick may peace be with you and your family.
Brett Rea
December 23, 2015
RIP my friend.
Paul Currier
December 23, 2015
Finding out about Rick was a shock.I knew Rick ever since he hired on with the S.P. He was a long time friend. Even though he sometimes had a grumpy disposition he and I always found ways to lighten the conversation up and laugh about life. I will miss Rick deeply. He was "top shelf" in my book. Rest in peace my good friend.
Kelley Lyon
December 22, 2015
Grumps Bennett and Jackson really miss you! Rip
Mary Elizabeth Potts
December 20, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Ocker family. Worked with Rick for over 25 years.
Claudette Perier
December 20, 2015
I'll miss you and your smile at the Bridge table. Rest in peace, Rick.
December 20, 2015
Kick 'em Rick. You're on the main line. Have a good one, buddy.
David Hampton
December 20, 2015
It was a pleasure working with you. Peace be yours!
Olieda "lee" Blair
December 20, 2015
Rick, you will be sorely missed by many, who loved you. As your 'favorite' Aunt, I can say that with certainty.
Rest in Peace!!
Carole Gurbach
December 20, 2015
Your smile and laugh will be sorely missed by many people. I know I will miss them.
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