Born April 18, 1918 in Attleboro, MA he was the youngest of six children. After graduating from High School, he moved to Hartford, CT and worked as Head Bookkeeper for a large lumber company.
In 1942 he enlisted in the Aviation Cadet Program. After graduation from Officers Candidate School, Herbert served his country bravely as a Navigator and Bombardier on B-17s flying over Germany in WWII. He also flew on B-29s during the Korean Conflict and served as an Intelligence Officer during the Vietnam War.
He was a long time member of The Community Chapel of Melbourne Beach and a proud member of MOAA (Military Officers Association of America).
Herb is survived by Celesta, his beloved wife of 43 years, as well as his daughters; Susan Ricker, Barbara West (Ron) and Robyn Raustad. Also grandchildren; John Ricker (Rebecca), Daniel Ricker (Agi), and Shannon Raustad as well as great grandsons Cullen and Cody Ricker.
Celesta and Herb enjoyed travelling and being with family - and – of course – Herb enjoyed his golf.
He was a warm and caring family man and will be missed by them and everyone who knew him.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 19th 2013, from 2:30pm – 3:30pm at the Life Event Center at Florida Memorial (5950 South US Highway 1, Rockledge, Florida 32955), followed by the funeral service at 3:30pm. An Entombment with full Military Honors will follow the funeral service, at Florida Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the MOAA Scholarship Fund:
(MOACC, P.O. Box 254708, PAFB, FL 32925-4708)
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