James Ricard, 85, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Jim was born in Toledo on May 6, 1929, a son of the late Flossie (Wensel) and Oscar Ricard.
He was a railroad switchman.
On Sept. 21, 1991 he married Deborah Altic.
Jim and his unique sense of humor will be sadly missed by his wife, Deb; children, Thomas (Barbara), Robert, Daniel (Peggy), Timothy (Patty) & Jamie Ricard, Irma (John) Hayhurst, Thomas (Sandy) & William (Amanda) Barker, Pamala Echols & Virginia Moyer; siblings, Irma Zing, Elderay Kustbach & Gary (Mary); 27 grand kids; 25 great grand kids and a host of nieces and nephews.
Jim was also preceded in death by siblings, Geraldine January, Myrtle Dane, Marguerite Rogers & Robert.
His funeral service is at Dooley Funeral Home, Antwerp at 11 am on Monday, January 5th, with viewing one hour prior.
Viewing is also Sunday, 2 to 5 pm at Dooley Funeral Home.
He will be laid to rest at Maumee Cemetery.
Memorials are to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com
