RICKEY, Robert E., age 81, of Dayton, headed home to play on God's team, Tuesday, September 20, 2011. He was born September 10, 1930 in Adams County, Ohio.
Robert was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW Post 657 and was an avid softball player.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Freida M. Rickey; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Jeff Rose; grandchildren, Robert Kordalis, Dan Rose, Dustin Rose, Nick Kordalis and Alex Kordalis; seven brothers and sisters; and lots of nieces, nephews and special friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elva Rickey; 4 brothers and sisters. Visitation will be held Friday, September 23, 2011 from 4-8 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home (4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, Ohio).
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Bethlehem Church of Christ (Route 1, Winchester, Ohio) with Pastor Thomas Claybourne officiating.
Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to time of service at the church. If desired, donations may be made to The Hospice of Dayton.