Robert L. Ricker
Robert L. “Bob” Ricker, 68, of Prosperity, died Friday, August 2, 2019, in his home, following a lengthy battle with mesothelioma.
He was born January 23, 1951, in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of the late August and Clara Bott Ricker.
A 1968 graduate of Trinity High School, he was a member of Upper Ten Mile Church.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Mr. Ricker served in the Vietnam War from February 19, 1969, until his honorable discharge February 5, 1973. For his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Award.
Bob was the owner and operator of Ricker Garage.
A member of the Claysville American Legion and the Arm’s Club, Bob enjoyed shooting pool, racing mud trucks, kayaking and canoeing.
On January 15, 1972, he married Cathy S. McClay, who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Addie (Brian) Bertram of West Virginia, Kerri Ricker of Claysville and Darla Ann Ricker of Washington; a brother, Richard (Carla) Ricker of Florida; a sister, Clara (Chuck) Kleinhans of Prosperity; and six grandchildren, Peyton, Bristol, Jeb, Darrian, Taylor and Aiden.
Deceased are seven siblings, Jack Ricker, Dorothy Ankrom, Fred Ricker, Jim Ricker, Pete Ricker, Helen Whiteman and Mary Lou Moore.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 8, with the Rev. Gary Whipkey officiating. Burial will follow in Prosperity Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded graveside by American Legion Hunt-Kennedy Post 639.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 600 River Avenue, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.