It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ben Ricker at home on August 22, 2022. In his 81st year, Ben was ready to go to the happy hunting grounds.
He will be dearly missed by his wife Kathern, children Kitty Seager (Jim), April Johnston (Darrin) Dan Ricker, sister Kelly Logan (Ken), nieces, nephews and extended family. Predeceased by his mother Nettie Andersen (Crumb) and father Wes Ricker, and his infant daughter Melinda.
Papa Ben, the man, the myth, the legend, will be immeasurably missed by his beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren (and the many that adopted him as such), along with Bruce his peacock.
Fortunately, God broke the mold when he was born on October 19, 1941. Ben was a master gunsmith, hunter, trapper, fisherman and outdoorsman. Always willing to lend a hand, even though he only had one… It has been said “You meet the version of Ben you deserve”. He was often seen driving his Suzuki with a Tim’s coffee and a big story to tell. Ben was also known as the presumptuous dog catcher, town beaver trapper and the original one-armed bearded man.
A brief funeral service will be held at Calvary Pentecostal Church , Broad St. East Dunnville on Monday August 29, 2022 at 1:00 pm. followed directly by a Celebration of Life open house in the church gym (downstairs) everyone is welcome to both. Online condolences jwhartfuneral home.com
Benny will be greatly missed, he touched the hearts of many, his humour and quick wit was second to none. His knowledge was vast ,a genuine man.On behalf of my family who greatly admired him we offer our sincere condolences. RIP Trapper.
R.I.P. …Old friend …. my deepest condolences to all the family
So sorry for your loss . Benny was a amazing man, second dad, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all. God bless to the family .
Dear Aunt Katie, Kitty, Jim, April, Darren and Danny. He will be greatly missed, I have so many fun and funny memories of Uncle Ben. So thankful he came to know the Lord, it means I’ll see him again. May you remember all the happy memories as you grieve. I’ll remember you all in my prayers as you start this journey of grief. Love you all.
Our condolences to the family. May he Rest In Peace.
Our sincerest condolences to the entire family. Ben loved our old dog Barney and visited him often! Kind man r.I.p Ben♥️
Sorry for your loss. Great man and even better story telling. Will be greatly misissed Rest In Peace my trapping friend 👍👍
Words can not express the sadness that came across me when I herd about uncle Bens passing. The memories that flowed through me brought a huge smile to me today. I will have to say, the biggest memory would be is him chasing me around my Grandparents house ( Marge&Syd Parker) all he wanted was a kiss, and I would cry and hide. Uncle Ben was the most kind hearted loving man always smiling and the look of trouble in his eyes!! The entire Ricker family, my sincere condolences
Our condolences on the passing of your father. May the Lord give you his comfort.
Our deepest condolences to all of his family. RIP Ben
Katie so sorry to hear of your sad news, condolences to you and the entire family.
So sorry for your loss Katherine & families. Praying for God’s comfort for each & everyone Hugs & our Love .
Katie, Kitty, Jim, April, Darren & Dan
Sending our prayers to you all, knowing that he is in a place of peace.
Ben challenged us all with his wit and practical knowledge. Will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.
RIP..Benny..
Enjoyed all of your stories…
Condolences to the family
THE MAN>>THE MYTH>>THE LEGEND
I’m sorry to hear Ben has passed on my condolences to the family RIP Ben u were an amazing man
Sincerest condolences to the family. I love the line about “the Ben you deserve”. I never knew him to be anything but a kind gentle soul but I could see that he could give what was deserved. Don’t believe there was ever a dog that didn’t love him, they’re good assessors of character.
Katherine and Family : I am so sorry to hear of Bens’ passing, I extend my sincerest condolences to you all, he will be greatly missed.
So sorry for your loss. Ben was always a joy to talk to. Cherish your memories.
My condolences it was a pleasure to take care of Ben. Joyce psw
Our thoughts go out to your family. Keep your memories close and share them often.
R.I.P. Ben. All my encounters with Ben left me with a smile on my face. Early last spring I stopped and helped him get out of a steep ice filled ditch where he had just set a muskrat trap. Our condolences to his family.
Darren and Bev Keyes.
Our condolences to all the family! So sorry for your loss Katie! We have been their neighbour for many many years. Once in a while he’d stop us on the road and we’d chat for a bit! He always waved! Rest in peace Ben!
Dear Katie , Kitty and families. So sorry for your loss! We will so miss seeing Ben drive by and hearing his honks! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers .
Our heartfelt condolences to Kathern and family.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
May all your streams be filled with hungry trout,
All your ponds be home to many mallards,
And all your drags, downhill to camp.
Goodbye, old friend.
While Ben was my father’s cousin, he was and continues to be “Uncle Ben”. A stalwart at my grandparents farm and a figure who lacked only an equal. My condolences to all.
Rest easy Uncle Ben
My condolences to all
Thinking of all of you and sending love and prayers to you Katie xo
So sorry for your loss Condolences to your family. RIP in Peace
Our sincerest sympathies for your loss. Ben was quite the man and will be missed by many. Keeping everyone in our thoughts & prayers xo
Deepest sympathy to Kelly, Ken and family (Logan) and the Ricker family at this very sad time.
Sometimes, the sun shines a little brighter when a certain person is around. Ben, with his quirky sense of humor and easy smile, was one of those people. Good hunting Uncle Ben. Green fields and fat deer.
Kathern & Kitty. My condolences to you & your family on the passing of Ben. In my prayers.
To my aunt Sadie, April, Kitty and Danny
I have so many fond memories of my “Uncle Ben”. I spent a lot of my weekends in my teenage years at your home. He and April would pick me up in his little truck and later his Suzuki , and there was always something dead or alive travelling with us! He would usually wait until we were well on the road before he told me so I could not get out.
He’s curious and mischievous smile always meant there was about to be a teasing are taunting comment which I always really secretly looked forward to.
Thank you for all the fond memories
Love to you all
Laura
My sincere and deepest sympathies to the family.
Dear Kitty, Jim and family.
We are so sorry for your tender loss. Our thoughts and prayers for strength and healing during this difficult time to you and your whole family.
Sorry for your loss my prayers are with you all
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. He will be remembered.
May Ben RIP. Condolences to the family.
Deepest condolences to the Family of Ben.Katie he will be missed. Thanks Ben from Jeremy and I for all your help with Mailbox…
To each of Ben’s family, I am very sorry to learn of his passing and very sorry for your loss.
Years ago, I got a lesson from Ben in making sinkers out of wheel balancing weights. He was a neat man to be around.
You folks are in my thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead.
Aunt Katy, Kitty, April and Dan:
Sending deepest condolences to all of you 💗
Cherish all your wonderful memories 😘 (as he continues his antics in Heaven! )
Ben was a great asset to Haldimand Stewardship. Thank you Ben for the tours, good conversation and for sharing the many interesting parts of your life with us all. From the Blotts.
My condolences to the family RIP Ben and happy hunting you be missed
So sorry to hear about Ben you have our condolences