RICKER, Thomas “Pete”, 71, of Elm Grove, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.
He was born in Wheeling, W.Va., on February 22, 1945, a son of the late August and Clara (Bott) Ricker.
He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Elm Grove, the Elm Grove Civics, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1891, and retired Teamsters Local 697.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack, Fred, and Jim Ricker, one sister, Mary Lou Moore, and special cousin, “Brother” John Fitzpatrick.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce (Gellner) Ricker of 52 years; two daughters, Anne Ricker and Denise Ricker; one son, Bill (Kathy) Ricker; five grandchildren, Kaysi Ricker(Neven Cook), Stephen (Jese) Ricker, Amanda Ricker (RJ Lough), Alexis Ricker (Orville Smith) all of Wheeling , and PFC Thomas Ricker (Jenna Angus) of Baumholder, Germany; five great grandchildren, Kyra, Kennedy, Reagan, Cayden, and Clayton; siblings, Dorothy (Floyd) Ankrom of Washington, Pa., Clara (Chuck) Kleinhans and Bob (Cathy) Ricker of Prosperity, Pa., Helen (Gary) Whitman of Claysville, Pa., Dick (Carla) Ricker of Loxahatchee, Fla.; sister-in-law, Barbara Ricker of Harriman, Tenn.; brother-in-law, Barry Moore of Claysville, Pa.
Friends will be received on Thursday, July 21, 2016 from 3-8 pm at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Wheeling. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 10 am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Rev .Gary Naegele as celebrant. Interment will follow in Parkview Memorial Park, Wheeling.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com
Bill, please accept my condolences on the passing of your father.
The passing of a dear loved one, is always a painful and difficult experience for the family. Sorry for your loss. May you all find comfort as you pour out your heart in prayer, to “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials.” (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4).
Dear Ann and family. I am so sorry for your loss of “Pete”. I remember you talking of him with such love and admiration and yes occasionally his stubbornness. I see your features when I look at his picture. Amazing thing about DNA you will always have him with you since you share his DNA. I feel that is comforting. What a great legacy for him. You have an amazing loving family to help each other through the grief. Fair winds and following seas Mr. Ricker, you were loved by many. Joette Zeigler
We are thinking and praying for all of you…Sending all our Love, sorry we could not be there with you all….Uncle Dick and Aunt Carla
So sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Peter’s Run Rd, which I used to think was named for Pete. Great man, great family!
Thoughts and prayers.
In my youth I saw uncle Pete as a friendly giant who could catch any fish or animal, fix any broken machine, and build any structure he put his mind to. As far back as my memories reach, his warm smile always offered solace and security. He always showed a selfless devotion to family, with an appreciation and wonder of the natural world around him.
Many prayers, so sorry to hear. Amber and I will be thinking of you in this time
JOYCE , AND FAMILY , PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES ON YOUR LOSS. PETE WAS ALWAYS SUCH A NICE PERSON . I’M SURE HE WAS GREETED BY HIS ‘BROTHER ‘ JOHN AND THEY ARE HAPPY AND PAIN – FREE. SINCERELY ,CLEA