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Bobby Russell Rickman

Birth	:	8 Jun 1932 Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Jan 2014 Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Okoboji Cemetery, Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3649406, -95.1303558
Description	:	Bobby Russell Rickman was born June 8, 1932 to Blanche (Baird) and Ray Rickman in Spirit Lake, Iowa. He was raised and educated in Arnolds Park, graduating from Arnolds Park High School in 1951. Bobby was united in marriage to Jody Christenson in August of 1951. Bobby enlisted in the US Army, where he served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the 7th Infantry Division, where he received a Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart (wounded in March 1952), Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service Medal, and National Defense... Read More	Bobby Russell Rickman was born June 8, 1932 to Blanche (Baird) and Ray Rickman in Spirit Lake, Iowa. He was raised and educated in Arnolds Park, graduating from Arnolds Park High School in 1951. Bobby was united in marriage to Jody Christenson in August of 1951. Bobby enlisted in the US Army, where he served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the 7th Infantry Division, where he received a Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart (wounded in March 1952), Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. Bobby received a Honorable Discharge in March of 1961, having reached the rank of sergeant. Bobby worked for Waugh Oil Company of Spirit Lake, driving a tank truck for more than 20 years. Following that, he worked for Terril Plastic, and in semi-retirement, he worked for Walmart. He totally retired on September 7, 2009. Bob was an active member of the American Legion of Arnolds Park and also the Arnolds Park Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling and golfing. Following retirement, he became a caretaker for Jody. Bob and Jody were honored as outstanding Alumni from the Arnolds Park Alumni Association in 2011. Bobby passed away at Lakes Regional Health Care in Spirit Lake on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at the age of eighty-one. Surviving Bobby are his wife, Jody; children, Beth , Nancy, Sue, Tim, and Kris; twelve grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Querida Decker and Peggie Miller; brother, Ray (Madeline) Rickman and many relatives and friends. He will be missed by everyone who loved him. Preceding him death were his parents; brother, Jack Rickman; sister, Luana Jaycox; son, Bobby “Butch” Rickman, Jr.; two half-sisters, Mona and Joan and two brothers-in-law, Bob Miller and Ben Decker.

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Where is Bobby Russell Rickman's memorial?
Bobby Russell Rickman's memorial is located at: Okoboji Cemetery, Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA.
When did Bobby Russell Rickman death?
Bobby Russell Rickman death on 26 Jan 2014 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Bobby Russell Rickman's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3649406
Longitude: -95.1303558

Family Members:

Parent

Ray Emil Rickman

(1892 - 1947)

Blanche Elizabeth Baird Rickman

(1902 - 1967)

Spouse

JoAlyce “Jody” Christenson Rickman

(1934 - 2019)

Siblings

Querida Belle “Sally” Rickman Decker

(1924 - 2017)

Billie Ruth Rickman

(1925 - 1931)

Children

Nancy Jo Rickman

(1954 - 2021)

Bobby Russell “Butch” Rickman Jr.

(1955 - 1957)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Okoboji Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3649406, -95.1303558

2. Pioneer Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3655000, -95.1403000

3. Gardner Family Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3654410, -95.1403480

4. Lakeview Gardens Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3925000, -95.1119000

5. Rose Hill Cemetery (Defunct)
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4077600, -95.0976130

6. Calvary Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3213997, -95.1688995

7. Saint Albans Episcopal Church Columbarium
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4175000, -95.1222000

8. Milford Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3092003, -95.1481018

9. Spirit Lake Memorial Gardens
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4227982, -95.1331024

10. Lakeview Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4239006, -95.1213989

11. Bedell Gravesite
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4128430, -95.0773690

12. Saint Margaret Cemetery
Orleans, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4450130, -95.1130370

13. Richland Township Cemetery
Terril, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565323, -94.9927821

14. Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2702065, -95.2109528

15. Excelsior Township Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565000, -95.2907000

16. Superior Township Cemetery
Superior, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4399986, -94.9533005

17. Silver Lake Cemetery
Lake Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4441986, -95.3078003

18. Westport Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.3289032

19. Fairview Cemetery
Terril, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2977982, -94.9349976

20. Loon Lake Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5249672, -95.0949554

21. Evergreen Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2052994, -95.2086029

22. First Reformed Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2399500, -95.2889000

23. Fairview Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1899986, -95.0800018

24. Holy Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Lakefield, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5562920, -95.1868880