Robert A. Rickenbacher

Robert A. Rickenbacher, age 85 of St. Rt. 37, Forest, OH died at his residence at 6:29 p.m. on Tuesday July 7, 2009. He was born on Sept. 28, 1923 in Jackson Twp. Wyandot Co. to Karl H. and Nellie L. (Baker) Rickenbacher. They both preceded him in death. He married Marjorie A. Nowak on June 20, 1948 and she preceded him in death on Jan. 22, 1996. For the past several years Mr. Rickenbacher is survived by a dear friend Mildred (Millie) Biller, Bloomville, OH. Also surviving are 2 daughters Mrs. Michael (Kathy) Kin, Forest, Mrs. Michael (Karen) Webb, Upper Sandusky, a son Mark (Holly) Rickenbacher, Findlay, 7 grandchildren Mrs. Doug (Jennifer) Kin Haubert, Mrs. Joshua (Michelle) Kin Stoneburner, Joshua (Katie) Kin, Brandon Kin and fiancé Kristine Noyack , Mrs. Ryan (Ashlie) Webb Payton, Luke Rickenbacher, Allyson Rickenbacher, 6 great grandchildren Nova Lynn Haubert, Ronald, Thomas, Isaiah, Destany, Bastian Stoneburner, and a sister Mary E. Forney, Westerville, OH. He is preceded in death by a son James Robert Rickenbacher, great granddaughter, brother and 2 sisters. Mr. Rickenbacher graduated from Forest High School in 1941 where he was a member of the football team and FFA. He was a member of the Forest United Methodist Church where he was on the board of trustees, and he was a United Methodist delegate for 13 years at the annual conference. He participated in adult Sunday school class and was a former teacher. Mr. Rickenbacher was on the church dart ball team. He also took a Mission trip to Haiti in 1985 to help build a church. Mr. Rickenbacher is a retired farmer. He previously worked for the former Marion Power & Shovel and was an employee at the former Rockwell. After retirement he worked for the former Marty's IGA for 12 years. He was a Twp. Trustee for Jackson Twp. Wyandot Co., He was a member of the Kenton Elks Lodge #151, and a life member of the Farm Bureau and National Rifle Association. Mr. Rickenbacher was a former 4-H Advisor and Merit Badge Counselor for the Boy Scouts. He dearly loved his family. His hobbies included hunting, bingo, playing cards, mowing the lawn, fishing and traveling throughout the United States. He enjoyed watching westerns and was an avid sports fan. A funeral service will be held Sat. July 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Forest United Methodist Church with Pastors Dennis Livingston and Rex Roth officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Center Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 1-7 p.m. at the CLARK SHIELDS Funeral home and an hour before the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Forest United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society in care of CLARK SHIELDS Funeral Home 301 S. Patterson St. Forest, OH 45843. Visit www.shieldsfh.com to send a condolence, share a memory or view the life tribute DVD. http://videos.lifetributes.com/77934