Obit. of William G. Rickey - Kokomo , Indiana
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Obit. of William G. Rickey - Kokomo , Indiana
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Posted: 19 Apr 2006 11:01AM GMT |
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William G. Rickey
March 21, 1941 – April 12, 2006
William G. Rickey, 65, Kokomo, died 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at his home. He was born March 21, 1941, in Kokomo, a son of William G. and Theresa I. (Vigue) Rickey.
He was a graduate of Bloomfield Academy of Skowhegan, Maine, and served with the Army and the Air Force Reserve as a communications specialist. He retired from Chrysler Corporation after 33 years of service.
He loved farming, ham radios “W9CE,” flying his plane and riding his ATV and motorcycles with his brother and friends. He loved computers and discovering alternative healing. He was also a massage therapist.
Survivors include his brother, John E. and wife Mary L. Rickey, Kokomo; a sister, Jane A. Rickey, Kokomo; nieces and nephews, Wendy J. Foster and John E. Rickey Jr., both of Kokomo, Kimberly D. Rickey, Galveston, Bill and Dawn Foster, Sharpsville, and Randy and Dena Foster, Torrington, Conn.; several aunts, uncles and cousins of Skowhegan, Maine; and a very special friend, Louise Magoon, Lakewood, Maine.
Respecting his wishes, in lieu of funeral services, friends and family may call to celebrate his life from 2 to 4 p.m. today at 6652 E. 400 S., or phone (765) 628-7891. Arrangements were handled by Boyer Funeral Home in Sharpsville.
March 21, 1941 – April 12, 2006
William G. Rickey, 65, Kokomo, died 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at his home. He was born March 21, 1941, in Kokomo, a son of William G. and Theresa I. (Vigue) Rickey.
He was a graduate of Bloomfield Academy of Skowhegan, Maine, and served with the Army and the Air Force Reserve as a communications specialist. He retired from Chrysler Corporation after 33 years of service.
He loved farming, ham radios “W9CE,” flying his plane and riding his ATV and motorcycles with his brother and friends. He loved computers and discovering alternative healing. He was also a massage therapist.
Survivors include his brother, John E. and wife Mary L. Rickey, Kokomo; a sister, Jane A. Rickey, Kokomo; nieces and nephews, Wendy J. Foster and John E. Rickey Jr., both of Kokomo, Kimberly D. Rickey, Galveston, Bill and Dawn Foster, Sharpsville, and Randy and Dena Foster, Torrington, Conn.; several aunts, uncles and cousins of Skowhegan, Maine; and a very special friend, Louise Magoon, Lakewood, Maine.
Respecting his wishes, in lieu of funeral services, friends and family may call to celebrate his life from 2 to 4 p.m. today at 6652 E. 400 S., or phone (765) 628-7891. Arrangements were handled by Boyer Funeral Home in Sharpsville.