Leonard H Ricke Obituary
We bid farewell to Leonard H Ricke of East Dubuque, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 7, 2025 at the age of 92. Leonard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Victor Ricke and Mary Ricke (Kass); his wife Shirley A. Wiederholt; his daughters, Linda Kern and Carol Fluhr; his brother-in-law Karl Burroughs; and his in-laws, Mike, Alice Wiederholt (Pluym), Eileen "Beaner" Wiederholt, Donald Wiederholt (Anna Mae), Kenneth Wiederholt, Phyllis Runde, Donna Tippett (Bob) and Pete Leibold.
He is survived by: his sons, Dan Ricke (Laura) of Menominee, IL, Ron Ricke of Menominee, IL, Darryl Ricke (Janet) of Menominee, IL and Dennis Ricke (Roseanne); his son-in-law Mark Fluhr (Dawn) of East Dubuque, IL; his sister Eunice Burroughs; and his in-laws, Ardelle "Toots" Leibold, Doris Wiederholt, Everett Runde and Judy Timmerman (Carl). He is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, with one great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, a Leonard H. Ricke Memorial Fund has been established.
