DELPHOS – Hubert L. Ricker, age 94, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at The Meadows of Delphos.

Hubert was born Nov. 30, 1930 in Fort Jennings to Leo and Alice (Hair) Ricker, who both preceded him in death. He was married to Mary (Stuber) Ricker who passed away June 28, 2017. He was married to Jean Elizabeth Ricker who preceded him in death in 2001. On Oct. 20, 2001, he married Elizabeth ‘Betty’ (Lucke-Wurst) Ricker who preceded him in death Feb. 12, 2022.

Hubert is survived by three sons, Bill (Donna) Ricker of Lancaster, Steve (Dee) Ricker of Mississippi and Harold (Kelly) Ricker of Paulding; two daughters, Dianne (Jeff) Wiltsie of Delphos and Nanc (Michael) Fischer of South Carolina; daughter-in-law, Sue Ricker of Delphos; one brother, Henry (Jeanie) Ricker of Delphos; one sister, Leona Bellmann of Delphos; a sister-in-law, Esther Ricker of Florida; 10 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his son, David Ricker; brothers, Harry and Lawrence Ricker; sister, Norma Etzkorn; and a brother-in-law, Bernard Bellmann.

Hubert was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He retired in 1989 from Chrysler. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Delphos VFW and the Eagles Aerie 471. Hubert enjoyed woodworking and scratch off lottery tickets.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 28, at Weber Funeral Home, Delphos. Military honors conducted by the Delphos Veterans Council will follow the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers and gifts, in celebrating his life a contribution to your favorite charity would be appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at weberfh.net.