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Thomas Henry Ricker

July 22, 1944 – December 29, 2025
Obituary of Thomas Henry Ricker
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Auman's Inc. Funeral Home

Thomas Henry Ricker, 81, passed away Monday December 29, 2025 in Penn State Health St Joseph's Hospital. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Mary Ann Ricker on December 20, 2024.

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.

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FAMILY

Mary Ann RickerSpouse (deceased)

Henry RickerFather (deceased)

Ruth RickerMother (deceased)

Clifford RickerSon (deceased)

Tara SturtzDaughter

Matthew SturtzSon-in-law

Robert RickerBrother (deceased)

Christina RickerSister (deceased)

Seth ZimplemanGrandson

Joshua SturtzGrandson

Gabriel SturtzGrandson

Bob ZimplemanSeth's Dad

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