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Charles Christian Rickus

Birth	:	3 Aug 1877 Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	15 Oct 1967 Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Copenhagen Cemetery, Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.7528000, -90.4017029
Description	:	Obituary: "Charles Christian, son of George Rickus and Elizabeth, nee Martin, was born August 3, 1877 near Farmington. Eight weeks later, on September 30, 1877, he was baptized into the holy Christian faith at St. Paul's Lutheran church, the Rev. C.F. Obermeyer officiating. He held to this faith throughout his earthly life. A meat-cutter by trade, Charles Christian spent practically all of his life in and near Farmington. January 8, 1901 the departed enetered the estate of holy wedlock with Miss Elizabeth Hopkins of Farmington. This union was blessed with 9 children, 6 of whom survive. On December 5,... Read More	Obituary: "Charles Christian, son of George Rickus and Elizabeth, nee Martin, was born August 3, 1877 near Farmington. Eight weeks later, on September 30, 1877, he was baptized into the holy Christian faith at St. Paul's Lutheran church, the Rev. C.F. Obermeyer officiating. He held to this faith throughout his earthly life. A meat-cutter by trade, Charles Christian spent practically all of his life in and near Farmington. January 8, 1901 the departed enetered the estate of holy wedlock with Miss Elizabeth Hopkins of Farmington. This union was blessed with 9 children, 6 of whom survive. On December 5, 1959 the wife and mother of his children was taken from him in death. Mr. Rickus continued to make his home in the Farmington communityu, except for several months this summer and fall when he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Curtis Nienaber, at Columbia, Missouri. Two weeks ago Mr. Rickus was hospitalized. On Tuesday of this week he was returned to the Sunset Retirement Home, where he passed away rather unexpectedly - Thursday afternoon at 12:30 at the age of 90 years, 2 months and 16 days. He leaves to mournb his departure: three sons, M.W. Rickus, Farmington,; Charles of Gering, Nebraska, and Robert of Farmington; three daughters, Lucille, the wife of Curtis Nienaber of Columbia, Mo.; Alma, Mrs. Gallen Burns of Buffalo, Wyoming, and Agnes, Mrs. Amonette Curry of Columbia; one brother, Peter G. Rickus of Farmington; 19 grandchildren and 23 great grand children. Four brothers, one sister, 2 sons: R.G. and Orville, and a daughter, Pearl preceded him into eternity. Christian funeral services were conducted on Saturday, October 21 at the Miller Funeral Home, the Rev. B.J. Loesel, officiating. Mrs. Mary Glessing sang: "In the Garden" and "What A Friend we Have in Jesus." Pall bearers were Carl Hoehn, Harry Blomeier, Charles Rost, Melburn Doughty, Bill Hatton and Albert Meyer. Committal was in Copenhagen Cemetery."

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Charles Christian Rickus's memorial is located at: Copenhagen Cemetery, Farmington, St. Francois County, USA.
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Charles Christian Rickus death on 15 Oct 1967 in Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri, USA
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Latitude: 37.7528000
Longitude: -90.4017029

Family Members:

Parent

George Rickus

(1848 - 1926)

Elizabeth Matthews Rickus

(1842 - 1918)

Spouse

Elizabeth Elton “Lizzie” Hopkins Rickus

(1880 - 1959)

Siblings

Louisa May Rickus Mackley

(1871 - 1944)

Peter George Rickus

(1873 - 1970)

Children

Agnes Katherine Rickus Curry

(1919 - 2016)

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