Tom was born in Mt. Penn on July 22, 1944 a son of the late, Henry and Ruth (Funk) Ricker. He was employed by Wernersville State Hospital for 37 years retiring in 2002. He was an avid fisherman and supported the St Louis Cardinals, and also a Penn State and Eagles fan.
Surviving is his daughter, Tara and her husband Matthew Sturtz, 3 grandsons; Seth Zimpleman and his father, Robert Zimpleman, Joshua Sturtz and Gabriel Sturtz.
Tom was predeceased by his son, Clifford H. Ricker and his 2 siblings; Robert Ricker and Christina Ricker. Services and burial will be private. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.aumansinc.com for the Ricker family.