"Condolences from Tim and Ann Skemp from Dubuque and the Bierstube."
In loving memory of
Roger James Ricke
December 30, 1944 - January 15, 2019
Roger James Ricke, 74, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, of natural causes. He was born December 30, 1944 in East Dubuque, Illinois to Alfred and Rosella Ricke.
Roger received a bachelors degree in science and a masters in teaching from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He worked as a chemical engineer for John Deere Dubuque Works, where he retired from.
In 2011, he moved to the Austin, Texas area to be near his son. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, spent lots of time reading and loved meeting new people.
He is survived by his son, Bryan Ricke, of Driftwood, Texas; his sister, Gladys Cogan and his brother, Gary Ricke, both of East Dubuque. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Tributes
"My deepest sympathy to you, Bryan, Gladys, and the rest of the Ricke family. My prayers are with all of you. May good memories bring you comfort. Corinne McCullough"
"Bryan, We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. Karen and Mark Ortosky"
"So Sorry for your lost. I can remember the early mornings when your Mother and Father would carry you over to my house to take care of you, which we all enjoyed having you. And your father working with Sam, making your basement into a nice rec-room. We have many good memories. Wishing you all the best in getting thru this. Our prayers are with you. Shirley & Connie Schute"
"I am a first cousin of Rogers. I remember the many times our parents went to his house and played cards. Of course us kids went too. I remember Roger's train set. It was huge. I was younger so I could watch but couldn't touch the train. I also remember a time when Jane Norma and I went to a movie with Gary and Roger in Dubuque. The bus quit so we had to walk the Julian Dubuque Bridge late at night. Boy did we get yelled at by our parents when we got to their house. Roger we will miss you but you left wonderful memories. Bryan you have my deepest sympathy."
"Hi Tom and Kathy. we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at 5129704418. Hope to hear from you soon."
"Bryan, sorry for your loss. We think of you a lot and remember all the fun we shared with you for many years. We miss you. Take care. Tom and Kathy Meyer"
"Today I lost a dear friend. I met Roger in 2015 or so in Austin at Trudys. He was the friendly face sitting at the bar with his John Deere cap, iPad and sipping on rum & coke (with a dash of Malibu). A soft-spoken gentle wise old man with so much knowledge and experience to share (a chemistry & biology wizard). My condolences to the Bryan Ricke and family. He was always talking about you and bragging about how wonderful you were. I hope you know that you meant the world to him. He was a great man and will be sorely missed. Chris."