Obituaries

Glen W. Ricks

July 31, 1957 to May 17, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - Glen W. Ricks, 57, Monon, formerly of Francesville, passed away at 12:15 a.m., Sunday, May 17, at his residence.

He was born July 31, 1957 in Monticello, to the late Galen W. and Helen M. Selby Ricks.

Survivors include:

Brooke Ricks, Lafayette, Daughter
Garrett (Stacey Young) Ricks, Monon, Son 
Grant (Kisa Wood) Ricks, Delphi, Son 
Eddie Essex, Grandson 
Brayli Ricks, Granddaughter 
Ivey Wood, Granddaughter 
3 Brothers 
1 Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:  
Thomas L. Ricks, Brother
 

Mr. Ricks was raised in Francesville and graduated from West Central High School in 1975. He was a lifelong livestock farmer in Pulaski County. He was also an avid gardener and enjoyed gardending with his granddaughter Brayli. He loved the Lord and enjoyed reading his Bible daily. He was a loving father and grandfather. His grandchildren were his world. He was a very kind man who will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Francesville. A celebration of life service will follow at 7 p.m., (Friday, May 22), at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date. 

Memorial donations may be given to a fund established at Alliance Bank for his grandchildren.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.