Person Page - 2546

     Elton E. Richter was born on 27 January 1890.¹ He was the son of Charles Richter and Lillian Perry.¹ Elton E. Richter married Frances Lucille Lane, daughter of Dr. Frank Lesley Lane and Lydia Frances Fisher, on 2 September 1922, Ceremony by Rev. A. E. Monger.¹ Elton E. Richter lived in 1926 at 1018 West Colfax Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN.¹

     Mary Ann Richter was born on 15 December 1876 at Maryland. She married Charles C. Rickell in 1897. Mary Ann Richter died on 1 May 1955 at Carroll Co., MD, at age 78.

     John Richtstine Jr. was born on 9 January 1816 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Elizabeth Ann Grafft on 19 December 1840 at Butler Co., OH. John Richtstine Jr. died on 18 December 1850 at age 34. He was buried in December 1850 at Green Center Cemetery, Morley, Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #75047332.

     Landora Jane Richtstine was also known as "Jennie". She was born on 29 October 1849 at Olin, Jones Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of John Richtstine Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Grafft. Landora Jane Richtstine married James Henry Tallman, son of John Commadore Tallman Jr. and Lucinda Lowe, on 31 December 1868 at Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA. Landora Jane Richtstine died on 11 December 1932 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, at age 83. She was buried in December 1932 at Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby Co., IA, Findagrave #57444872.

     Anna Marie Rickard was born on 20 April 1836 at Ohio.¹ She married William Ober on 9 November 1858 at Pike Co., OH. Anna Marie Rickard died on 9 November 1926 at age 90. She was buried in November 1926 at Beaver Union Cemetery, Beaver Twp., Pike Co., OH, Findagrave #8869041.

     Annie Barbara Rickard was born on 2 April 1869.¹ She married Harvey Grant Swartz, son of William Swartz and Harriet Baker, on 4 December 1901.¹ Annie Barbara Rickard died on 13 December 1961 at age 92.¹

     Ella B. Rickard was born on 3 August 1868.¹ She was the daughter of John L. Rickard and Mary Minchen.¹ Ella B. Rickard married D. Frank Miller, son of Michael Miller and Christianna Schindel, on 3 October 1893, Ceremony by Rev. Rockey.¹

     John H. Rickard was Church of the Brethren. Occupation: Miller. He married Elsa Swartz, daughter of Samuel S. Swartz and Mary Gibler, on 28 October 1875 at Shenandoah Co., VA.

     John L. Rickard married Mary Minchen.¹

     Rachel Rickard was born in December 1842 at Indiana.¹ She married David W. Baxley on 7 April 1859 at Harrison Co., IN, Ten children born, eight living as of 1900 census.¹ Rachel Rickard died after 20 June 1900.

     Thomas L. Rickard was born on 5 June 1858.¹ He was the son of John L. Rickard and Mary Minchen.¹ Thomas L. Rickard married Elizabeth S. Miller, daughter of Michael Miller and Christianna Schindel, on 12 November 1884, Ceremony by Rev. Dr. McKnight

No children.¹ Occupation: President, Montevista Hotel Co; Director, Peoples National Bank; elected Commissioner of Washington Co., 1921, for a term of 5 years. in 1926 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD.²

     Charles R. Rickards was born on 3 August 1934 at London, Madison Co., OH. She was the daughter of Hartzel Rickards and Dorothy D. Stevens. Charles R. Rickards died on 18 July 1996 at Madison Co., OH, at age 61 dates per SSDI.

     Flora Arrelia Rickards was born circa November 1925 at London, Madison Co. (probably), OH. She was the daughter of Hartzel Rickards and Dorothy D. Stevens.

     George Rickards was born circa 1841 at Ohio.¹ He married Flora (?) circa 1872.²

     Hartzel Rickards was born in November 1895 at Madison Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of George Rickards and Flora (?)¹ Hartzel Rickards married Dorothy D. Stevens, daughter of Erastus Osborn Stevens and Catherine Alice Windle, circa 1924 at Madison Co. (probably), OH.

     Hartzel S. Rickards was born circa 1938 at London, Madison Co., OH. He was the son of Hartzel Rickards and Dorothy D. Stevens.

     Mary O. Rickards was born circa 1925 at London, Madison Co., OH. She was the daughter of Hartzel Rickards and Dorothy D. Stevens.

     Robert E. Rickards was born on 23 October 1931 at London, Madison Co., OH. He was the son of Hartzel Rickards and Dorothy D. Stevens. Robert E. Rickards died on 8 June 1992 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 60 dates per SSDI.

     Mary Catherine Ricke was born on 3 April 1882 at Franklin Co., IN.¹ She married John George Stahl in 1900.¹ Mary Catherine Ricke died on 6 August 1960 at age 78. She was buried in August 1960 at Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard Co., IN, Findagrave #45520788.

     Edgar John Rickel was born on 15 July 1925 at Salina, Saline Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Edgar Leslie Rickel and Hazel Silver.¹ Edgar John Rickel married Alice Virginia Peete on 10 December 1955 at Jackson Co., MO. Edgar John Rickel lived in 1992 at Shawnee Mission, Johnson Co., KS. He lived in 2016 at Prairie Village, Johnson Co., KS. He died on 23 April 2016 at Johnson Co., KS, at age 90

Obituary -- The Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri; Sunday, 8 MAY 2016, p.A18 (Newspapers.com):

EDGAR J. RICKEL

Edgar J. Rickel, 90, of Prairie Village, Kan., passed away April 23, 2016. Memorial services will be 2 pm., Sat., May 14 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 11 E. 40th St., Kansas City, MO 64111.

Edgar was a member of Sigma Chi, graduating from the University of Kansas with a degree in civil engineering. During WWII, he served in the Merchant Marines. Edgar was President of Rickel Inc. And a member of the Kansas City Board of Trade; developing and manufacturing agricultural machinery and equipment, most notably the “Port-A-Probe” and the “Big A”.

He is preceded in death by his sister Norma Rickel. Survivors include his wife Virginia; daughters Janet Rickel, Elizabeth Greenwood and Mary Pelletier (Marc), granddaughter Alice Angulo (Aaron).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s or St. Luke’s Hospice.

     Edgar Leslie Rickel was born on 10 August 1890 at Republic Co., KS; son of Charles Breckenridge. and Charlotte (Midgley) Rickel. He married Hazel Silver, daughter of John T. Silver and Alice Matilda Leonard, on 16 September 1921 at Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., KS. Edgar Leslie Rickel lived on 18 April 1930 at 302 West Park Lane, Salina, Saline Co., KS, grain merchant.¹ He died on 28 September 1978 at age 88. He was buried in 1978 at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, Findagrave #104001533.

     Norma Jaqueline Rickel was born on 26 September 1927 at Salina, Saline Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Edgar Leslie Rickel and Hazel Silver.¹ Norma Jaqueline Rickel died on 20 May 2004 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, at age 76.
Note: Did not marry.

     Agnes R. Rickell was born on 14 November 1901 at Maryland. She was the daughter of Charles C. Rickell and Mary Ann Richter. Agnes R. Rickell married Guy Buell Conaway, son of John William Conaway and Emily V. Franklin, on 13 November 1927 at District of Columbia, Guy remarried to Etta May Fleming (1897 - 1995) after APR 1940 and before 1952. Agnes later remarried to Frank Stephen Penn.
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NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The News; Frederick, Maryland; Saturday, May 3, 1947; page 3 (Newspapers.com):

Society
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Conaway have returned to their home at Winfield after spending the winter in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Agnes R. Rickell died on 14 December 1990 at Carroll Co., MD, at age 89

OBITUARY - The Baltimore Sun; Baltimore, Maryland; Sunday, December 23, 1990; Page 173, (Newspapers.com):

Westminster
Agnes R. Penn, 89, died Dec. 14 at Carroll County General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frank Penn. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. Surviving are a daughter, Betty Shaum of here; sisters Virginia Burke of Tannytown and Frances Easton of here; brothers Charles Rickell of here and Arthur Rickell of Frederick; two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

She was buried in December 1990 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Westminster, Carroll Co., MD, Findagrave #73280411.

     Charles C. Rickell was born on 6 December 1875 at Maryland. He married Mary Ann Richter in 1897. Charles C. Rickell died on 19 December 1954 at Carroll Co., MD, at age 79.

     Joseph Albert Rickenbach was born on 16 May 1906. He married Siota Parsons. Joseph Albert Rickenbach died in February 1981 at Lincoln Co., WY, at age 74 dates per SSDI, last residence Afton.

     Cora Azella Ricker was born circa 1884 at Minnesota.¹ She married Milton Miles Hemmings on 14 May 1903 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Cora Azella Ricker died after April 1940.

     Dr. Harry Glenn Ricker married Flora Mae Knapp.

     Dr. Robert Leroy Ricker was born in 1933 at Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA. He was the son of Dr. Harry Glenn Ricker and Flora Mae Knapp. Occupation: veterinarian, Pennsylvania State Veterinarian during 1961 - 1966. Dr. Robert Leroy Ricker died on 6 February 2017

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Dr. Robert L. Ricker of Harrington, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017, from his home, he was 84. He was born in Waynesboro, PA to the late Dr. H. G. and Flora Mae Ricker Sr.

Dr. Ricker has been involved with veterinary medicine all his life. He started out as field vet in 1959 for a couple years, before he became the state veterinarian from 1961 to 1966. He left the state to pursue his private practice which he did for over 30 years before he sold his practice in 1997, at which point he became the acting state veterinarian once again for several years.

Services will take place on at the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington, DE, on Sunday, February 12, at 1:30pm, with a visitation starting two hours prior. The interment will take place at Barratts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica.

Arrangements are by the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home Inc, Harrington, DE.
Funeral Home
Melvin Funeral Home
15522 South Dupont Highway Harrington, DE 19952

Published in The News Journal on Feb. 9, 2017.

He was buried in February 2017 at Barratts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, Kent Co., DE, Findagrave #176159429.

     Donald Francis Rickert was born on 12 December 1940 at Keokuk, Lee Co., IA. He was the son of Francis Brilon Rickert and Dorothy Lee Ewing. Donald Francis Rickert died on 10 April 1993 at age 52.

     Francis Brilon Rickert was born on 26 November 1914 at Hamilton, Hancock Co., IL. He married Dorothy Lee Ewing, daughter of Clarence Lee Ewing and Blossom J. Walker, on 26 December 1937. Francis Brilon Rickert died on 16 October 1975 at Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, at age 60 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Son of Frank M. & Marie Rose (BRILON) RICKERT

Husband of Dorothy E EWING b: 01 Nov 1917 d: Dec 1975, Tucson, Pima, Arizona

Sophomore football coach at Tucson High.

FRANCIS RICKERT RITES TOMORROW
Funeral services are scheduled for tomorrow here for Francis B Rickert, 61, a retired high school biology teacher and a resident of Tucson for 27 years'
Mr Rickert, who resided at 4032 E Montecito Ave., died yesterday at Tucson Medical Center.
Services will be at 1:00 pm tomorrow at Arizona Mortuary, 4601 E 1st St, Burial will be in Hamilton, Ill., where he was born.
Mr Rickert, who was honored as Arizona's outstanding biology teacher in 1963, was science department chairman at Rincon High School and also taught at Catalina and Tucson High schools.
He received his bachelor's and Master's degrees at Western Illinois University and studied at the University of Arizona.
He is survived by his widow, Dorothy; sons, Donald F of Inglewood, Calif., and Robert L of Bakersfield, Calif; and a granddaughter.
Tucson Daily Citizen
18 Oct 1976.

He was buried in October 1975 at Elvaston City Cemetery, Elvaston, Hancock Co., IL, Findagrave #71937280.