William Dolph "Bill" Rickner passed away May 17, 2011, after a long battle with dementia. He was born November 17, 1915, in Okarche OK to William B. and Rilla (Townsend) Rickner.
He served in the US Army during WWII in the European Theater. He retired from the VA Hospital where he worked as a maintenance supervisor. Bill was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Bethany.
Bill was a devoted and cherished husband, father, and grandfather. "Daddy's passing has created a tremendous void in all of our lives. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed."
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Florence Koert, Jim Rickner, and John Rickner; and baby daughter Patricia.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Lavon Rickner of the home; daughters Louella R. Walker and husband Tom, and Rilla Maritt and husband Bud; grandchildren Jeff Walker and wife Tina, Rilla Walker, Tommy D. Walker, Ramae Collins and husband Phil, and Brad Maritt; 3 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Published in The Oklahoman on May 18, 2011
Special thanks to Bud Ray for sponsoring Bill Rickner's memorial!
He served in the US Army during WWII in the European Theater. He retired from the VA Hospital where he worked as a maintenance supervisor. Bill was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Bethany.
Bill was a devoted and cherished husband, father, and grandfather. "Daddy's passing has created a tremendous void in all of our lives. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed."
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Florence Koert, Jim Rickner, and John Rickner; and baby daughter Patricia.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Lavon Rickner of the home; daughters Louella R. Walker and husband Tom, and Rilla Maritt and husband Bud; grandchildren Jeff Walker and wife Tina, Rilla Walker, Tommy D. Walker, Ramae Collins and husband Phil, and Brad Maritt; 3 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Published in The Oklahoman on May 18, 2011
Special thanks to Bud Ray for sponsoring Bill Rickner's memorial!
William Dolph "Bill" Rickner passed away May 17, 2011, after a long battle with dementia. He was born November 17, 1915, in Okarche OK to William B. and Rilla (Townsend) Rickner.
He served in the US Army during WWII in the European Theater. He retired from the VA Hospital where he worked as a maintenance supervisor. Bill was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Bethany.
Bill was a devoted and cherished husband, father, and grandfather. "Daddy's passing has created a tremendous void in all of our lives. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed."
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Florence Koert, Jim Rickner, and John Rickner; and baby daughter Patricia.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Lavon Rickner of the home; daughters Louella R. Walker and husband Tom, and Rilla Maritt and husband Bud; grandchildren Jeff Walker and wife Tina, Rilla Walker, Tommy D. Walker, Ramae Collins and husband Phil, and Brad Maritt; 3 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Published in The Oklahoman on May 18, 2011
Special thanks to Bud Ray for sponsoring Bill Rickner's memorial!
He served in the US Army during WWII in the European Theater. He retired from the VA Hospital where he worked as a maintenance supervisor. Bill was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Bethany.
Bill was a devoted and cherished husband, father, and grandfather. "Daddy's passing has created a tremendous void in all of our lives. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed."
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Florence Koert, Jim Rickner, and John Rickner; and baby daughter Patricia.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Lavon Rickner of the home; daughters Louella R. Walker and husband Tom, and Rilla Maritt and husband Bud; grandchildren Jeff Walker and wife Tina, Rilla Walker, Tommy D. Walker, Ramae Collins and husband Phil, and Brad Maritt; 3 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Published in The Oklahoman on May 18, 2011
Special thanks to Bud Ray for sponsoring Bill Rickner's memorial!
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