Robert L Rickey
February 02, 1937 - July 06, 2023
Obituary
MADISON / JANESVILLE - Robert L. Rickey was born on Feb. 2, 1937, and passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Rockford, Ill., after suffering a stroke.
Bob was a resident of Janesville for over 30 years and was born in Madison, Wis., to Frank Rickey II and Dorothy Rickey. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved the outdoors.
Bob is survived by his siblings Richard “Dick” Rickey, Marlene (Dutch) Van Dyke, Judy (Jim) Lockwood, Frank “Butch” Rickey III and Dawn (Wayne) Niebuhr; in addition to many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Per the wishes of Bob, he will be cremated and there will not be any funeral services.
The family would like to thank the staff at Mercy Hospital in Rockford for their care and compassion.
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420