Jordan Mark Ricker

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jordan Mark Ricker, age 36.  Jordan died unexpectedly on Saturday May 23, 2020 at St. Rita’s Medical Center.  Jordan is survived by his parents; Mark and Paula, his daughter Parker, his step daughter Ariel Benton, his two sisters Samantha (Jon) Larimore their children Evelyn and Jonathan, Rachel (Ian) Thatcher and many more loving family members.  Jordan is preceded in death by his Grandfather Charles Ricker and his Aunt Catherine Ricker.  Jordan worked at Lima Brace and Limb as a Brace Technician.

Jordan was larger than life, he never did any thing simply.  When grilling for the family it was expected that everyone would have a “snack” before the main event because normal grilling time had a 200 percent increase.  Jordan loved cooking and grilling, spending time outdoors, camping, fishing, shooting, and playing cards, but Jordan had one great love in his life; his daughter Parker.  From the moment Parker was born Jordan took pride in teaching her his love for life.  Jordan took pride in showing Parker skills that many would say she was too young to learn, but not Jordan.  From the time she was little she would be right by his side camping, fishing, shooting, building, and making braces.

Jordan’s light has left this world too soon.  We will remember him best playing Stairway to Heaven on his guitar or playing cards at the kitchen table…. clubs always stick.

Thank you all for your support and prayers during this difficult time.  Yours words of comfort and expressions of kindness are greatly appreciated.  In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the family to help aide in expenses. 

The Hanneman-Siferd Funeral Home is handling Jordan’s arrangements. A Memorial Mass will take place at St. Gerard's Catholic Church on Sat. June 13, 2020 at at 10am. Please feel free to leave a message or share a picture with us on their Facebook page.

I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free

I’m following the path God has chosen for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way

I’ve now found peace at the end of day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joys.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

Oh yes, these things, I to will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow

Look for the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I savored much

Good friends, good times, a loved one touch.

Perhaps my time seems all to brief

Don’t lengthen your pain with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and peace to thee,

God wanted me now – He set me free.

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