Richard "Rick" Rickerd, 68 of Fremont, Indiana, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Cameron Community Hospital. Rick was born August 23, 1954, in Butler, Indiana, the son of the late Floyd V. and Cleo C. (Scott) Rickerd. He married Rodell Brown on May 8, 1998, in Auburn, Indiana. They would have celebrated 25 years of marriage. Rick retired from the United States Army with 22 years of service.

Surviving is his wife, Rodell Rickerd; four children, Rian (Seth) Gorman, Stacy Leonhardt, Christopher (Holly) Wengerd and Chanda Walker; 15 grandchildren, Julianne, Taylor, Haley and Brody Gorman, Devin, Kaiden and Landon Leonhardt, Camdyn, Daycian, Hollistyr and Annistyn Wengerd, Josie and Jaiden Venzke and Zoeraya Bartell; one sister, Hazel Rickerd; two brothers, Lloyd "Butch" (Vivian) Hulbert and Ronald (Charmaine) Hulbert; two sisters-in-law, Cynthia Hulbert and Ruth Hulbert. He was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers and six sisters.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 3985 East Church Street, Hamilton, Indiana.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to be made to the family.

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