Richard W. Ricker
Richard W. Ricker, 68, of Loxahatchee, Fla., formerly of Washington, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, at his home doing what he loved: tending to his many plants.
He was born May 29, 1954, to August J. Ricker and Clara A. Bott-Ricker in Wheeling, W.Va.
In 1972, he graduated from Trinity High School in Washington.
On February 23, 1973, he married the love of his life, Carla M. Nichols-Ricker.
After 30 years of working for ABF Freight Systems, he retired in 2017 as a brother of the Teamsters – Local 769.
Rick enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including woodworking. You could often find him outdoors skeet shooting, fishing, biking, gardening and walking nature trails. When he wasn’t enjoying the great outdoors, Rick was with Carla, either watching movies or sipping coffee on their front porch.
Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a big kid at heart and loved playing with his grandchildren and being a practical joker.
He is survived by his best friend and wife of 49 years, as well as his four children: Eric (Dana) Ricker, Kirsten Ricker, Lindsey (Jimmy Finch) Ricker and David (Christina) Ricker; 13 grandchildren: Kirstie, Alexandra, Vaughn, Elias (Pappy’s Right Hand Man), Alexa, August, Siobhan, Hannah, Katelyn, Kody, Cain, Kaden and Kai; and two step-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Maverick.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents and nine siblings: his brothers Jack, Fred, Jim, Pete and Bob; and sisters: Dorothy, Clara, Helen and Mary Lou.
At a later date, the family will hold a Celebration of Life for Rick.