Chris R. “CR” Ricker, 67, of Michigantown, Ind., died unexpectedly June 15, 2021 in his home. He was born on January 18, 1954 in Frankfort to Ted B. and Barbara J. (Caldwell) Ricker. He married Cliston S. Doolittle in August 1995 and she preceded him in death on February 2, 2021.
CR was a lifelong Clinton County resident and a 1972 graduate of Clinton Central High School. He attended Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Ind. He was a lifelong NAPA Associate and enjoyed antique cars, restoring cars and was currently restoring a Studebaker.
Surviving are his Mother: Barbara J. Ricker of Frankfort; Daughters: Rhea (Nicole) Ricker of Indianapolis, Rachel (Hannah) Ricker of Goldsmith, Angela (Erik) Hulstrom of Brentwood, CA, and Jayne (Brent) Flatt of Carmel; Grandchildren: Danika and Aidan Hulstrom, Jackson and Adelynn Flatt, and Thatcher and Jack Ricker; Brother: Jay B. (Nancy) Ricker of Pendleton; Special Friend: Lori Eldridge of Frankfort; Mother-in-law: Mary Louise Shackelford of Lafayette; and Uncle: James (Phyllis) Caldwell of Frankfort. He was preceded in death by his wife and father.
Friends may visit 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort, IN 46041. Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association – Camp John Warvel, with envelopes available at the funeral home. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may share a personal message with the family.