With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Christie Rickey of Gardner, Kansas, born in Washington, Iowa, who passed away on February 26, 2023 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Christie Rickey to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Farrel Rickey and Opal Rickey (Beauchamp); his wives, Kathryn, Imogene, JoAnna and Joyce; his daughter Linda Jacobs; and his sister Maxine Grothe.

He is survived by : his daughters, Shirley Gillard (Gary) of Edgerton, KS and Arlene Truitt (Loran LaVern) of Olathe, KS. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Hope Presbyterian Church 13310 S. Blackbob Olathe, KS. 66062.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bruce Funeral Home, Inc.