Dennis Ward Ricker's obituary , Passed away on June 21, 2026 in State College, Pennsylvania

Dennis Ward Ricker

January 4, 1939 - June 21, 2026 (87 years old)

State College, Pennsylvania

Dennis Ward Ricker's obituary , Passed away on June 21, 2026 in State College, Pennsylvania

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Koch Funeral Home

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Dennis Ward Ricker

January 4, 1939 - June 21, 2026 (87 years old)

State College, Pennsylvania

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Dennis Ward Ricker Obituary

The family announces the passing of Dennis Ward Ricker (State College, Pennsylvania) on June 21, 2026. Dennis, born on January 4, 1939, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Dennis will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Dennis by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Dennis is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Dennis’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Benjamin "Frank" Franklin Ricker and Marie Anne Ricker; and his brother Bryant Ricker. He is survived by: his wife Mary Elizabeth Durham Ricker; his sons, Thomas A. Ricker (Delia Heffernan) of Kansas City and Andrew Ricker (Katherine Bell Ricker) of State College, Pennsylvania; his grandsons, Benjamin, Gage and Silas Ricker of State College, Pennsylvania; and his brother Alan Ricker of Schenectady.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Village at Penn State's Resident Annual Fund and the Linden Hall Village Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Koch Funeral Home



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