Gerald William "Junie" Ricker, Jr., 63, of Van Wert passed away Saturday morning on October 1, 2022 at Van Wert Health

He was born on July 21, 1959, in Van Wert, Ohio, the son of the late Gerald William "Jerry" Ricker and Betty J. (Miller) Ricker.

Family survivors include one son, Jonathon Ricker of New York; three daughters, Stephanie (Gabe) Kinsey of Leroy, MI, Haley Agler of Van Wert and Paige Ricker of Hamilton, OH; three brothers, Danny R. (Marcia) Ricker of Smithfield, NC, Bobby J. (Kathy) Ricker of Van Wert and Ricky L. (Kim) Ricker of Van Wert; one sister, Tammy P. (Rick) Dull of Scott; eighteen grandchildren, Kaitlyn Kinsey, Bradley Kinsey, Bryce Kinsey, Brayden Kinsey, Karyssa Kinsey, Allison Ullinskey, Christian Ullinskey, Blake Ullinskey, Maisie Heath, Evan Heath, Jacob Kremer, Joseph Foster, James Foster, Mia Foster, Zoe Gile, Zane Gile, Zander Gile, Urijah Billingsley; many nieces and nephews.

Gerald worked in construction for number of years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Andy Ricker.

Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Calling hours are from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday.

Preferred memorials are to the family to assist with funeral expenses.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.