Robert L. Ricker

Robert L. Ricker, 88, of Austintown passed away at Humility House Thursday evening, June 27, 2013. Born June 25, 1925 in Youngstown to the late Russell and Louise (Schroeder) Ricker. Robert served our country in the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII. He worked for the U.S. Postal Office in Youngstown for 20 years, retiring in 1990. Robert also served as volunteer fireman for the Austintown Fire Dept for 35 years where he retired as captain in 1990, and he delivered for the Pepsi Co for 20 years. Robert is preceded in death by his two brothers, Roy and Fred Ricker. He leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years, Doris W. (Galey) Ricker. Robert also leaves behind his children, Robert "Bruce" (Carol) Ricker of Austintown, Dawn Ricker of North Lima, Edward (Chrisi) Ricker of Austintown, and Eric Ricker of Austintown. There are also 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren surviving. Family will receive friends on Monday, July 1, 2013 from 11AM to 1PM at Lane Family Funeral Homes Austintown Chapel. A service will follow at 1PM. Interment at Green Haven Memorial Gardens.