John Robert Rickels, age 89, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Claudia Rickels; devoted father of Bonnie Johansen and husband Jim, Donald Rickels and wife Cathy, Jill Strand and husband Adrian; stepfather of Eric and Todd Matson; dear brother of Edward Rickels, Jr. (deceased); loving grandfather of Ashleigh & Jens Johansen, DJ & Samantha Rickels, Tricia Wills, Courtney & Rileigh Matson, Ryan Matson; cherished great grandfather of Avery & Kennedy.
A private military honors service will be held at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery at a later date.