Donald Ray Rickard Jr., 66, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Born March 7, 1952 in Rockford. Son of Donald Ray and Gala Mae (Austin) Rickard Sr. United in marriage to Darcy Monroe on January 1, 2011 in Rockford. Together with Darcy, Donald enjoyed watching movies, going out to eat and going for walks. Donald loved reading, cooking, listening to music and looking at Art.
Survived by his wife, Darcy; step-daughters, Ruth (Jim) Young, Renee Vervinck, Ressie Vervinck; 12 step-grandchildren; 6 step-great-grandchildren; sister, Linda (James) Wolfgram. Predeceased by his parents.
Graveside Service at 11 a.m. in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 12:30 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4620 20th St, Rockford. Pastor Wendy Popp officiating the service. To share a condolence or memory please visit www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com