Paul Rickard Obituary

Paul "Pop" Rickard was born in Howard County Indiana May 29, 1915 and died November 8, 2010. He grew up on his family farm with his two sisters. He graduated from Indiana University. After college, he began his long career as a buyer for Sears Roebuck in Chicago IL. It was there he met his wife, Delores of 58 years. Paul served as a Capt. in the army from 1943 to 1946. He enjoyed singing in the church choir and volunteering at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, gardening, biking, winters in Florida and summers with his family and friends around the pool in the backyard. Survivors include his son-in-law Robert Wanderer II, his four grandchildren, Elizabeth (Greg) Teed, Janelle Wanderer, Robert (Jan) Wanderer and Colleen (Gary) Clarke, as well as nine great grandchildren: Zach, Jacob, Hannah, Jadyn, Jacqueline, Alexia, Derrick, Eden, Abigail, and beloved care taker Louella "Lou" Townsend. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Father, beloved wife Delores, sisters Gladys Jackson, Ruth Armstrong, and daughter Sharon Wanderer. A celebration of Paul's life will be held at 3:00 P.M. on November 26th, 2010 at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 125 W. Church St., Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated to St. Peter's United Church of Christ. Arrangements by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com