Elisabeth Helene Ricke Obituary
Elisabeth Helene Ricke, born on April 10, 1934, passed away on October 3, 2026. Elisabeth leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elisabeth Helene Ricke to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Heinrich and Helene; her son-in-law Eddye Adarve; her grandson Josiah Adarve; and her siblings, Maria Gertz, Katharina Robers, Josefine Scherzberg, Helene Hamachers, Charlotte Lansing, Wendeline Kosters and Anton Abbing.
She is survived by: her spouse Clemens Ricke; and her children, Michael Ricke (Bjorg), Rose Marie Ricke (Bill Boone), Thomas Ricke (Lillian), Theresa Vogelsang (Ben), Elisabeth Schweikert (Greg) and Christina Buckley (Jeremy). She is also survived by mother, and Oma whose greatest joy was her family.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 19th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM at the Frederick Funeral Home (2553 Banning Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45239). A prayer will be held on Monday, October 19th 2026 from 6:45 PM to 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, October 20th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church (5560 Kirby Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the Fr. David Hiller, O.F.M. Endowment Fund, Kolping Society or the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, reflecting Elisabeth's spirit of generosity and support for those in need.Elisabeth leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and selflessness.
