Jerry Rikard (Hartville)'s Obituary
Jerry “Homie” Rikard, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2018, at Hartville Care Center in Hartville Missouri.
Born September 4, 1939, in Granite City, Illinois, to Charles and Clatie Rikard.
He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Kim Rikard; four daughters, Kim Chasteen and husband Bob of Mtn. Grove, Mo, Kathy Hinds of Springfield, Mo, Kristi Yates of Phillipsburg, Mo, Kendra Salsman and husband Aaron “B” of Republic, Mo; three sons, Kerry Rikard and wife Becky of Buffalo, Mo, Kirk Rikard and wife Dahlia of Hartville, Mo, Kenny Rikard and wife Penny of Hartville, Mo; a sister, Alice Butterfield of Florida; 21 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, several extended family members and loving friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Clatie Rikard; siblings Bobbie Sanders, Rita Boone, Charlie (Sonny) Rikard, and granddaughter Katelyn Rikard.
Jerry was a proud member of the Chickamauga Cherokee Tribe. He worked in law enforcement and later owned and operated an auto body shop before retiring to his farm in Hartville, Mo. He loved Chiefs football, hunting, fishing, boxing, western movies, fried chicken, banana pudding, and his fur baby Cocoa. His family and friends knew and loved him as the comedian and jokester (even if it was widely inappropriate). He never met a stranger and made friends everywhere he went. His charm, sense of humor and wit made him a favorite among the staff and residents of the the nursing home, especially the ladies. He will be greatly missed but not forgotten. We love you Pa.
A special thank you to the Hartville Care Center for their loving care and support.
Viewing will be available from 1 pm until 7 pm on Thursday, December 27th, at Holman-Howe in Hartville, Mo. The funeral services will be at 11 am on Friday, December 28th, at Holman-Howe Hartville, Mo. Visitation with the family will follow the service, in the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hartville Care Center, 649 W Rolla St, Hartville, Mo. 65667.
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