Name: Visitation for Pamela Ricker
Start: 2022-11-19T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-11-19T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Shawnee

Pamela M. Ricker

Pamela M. Ricker, 57, of Elida and formerly of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center. Special thanks to the staff of the ICU that took such wonderful care of her.

Pam was born July 24, 1965, in Lima, to Charles (deceased) and Geraldine (Bendele) Ricker.

Pam is survived by three siblings, Mark (Paula) Ricker of Elida, Philip (Tera) Ricker of Braselton Georgia, and David (Catherine, deceased) Ricker of Canal Winchester; nieces and nephews, Daniel (Amanda) Ricker of North Royalton, Adam (Elaine) Ricker of Elida, Samantha (Jon) Larimore of Lima, Rachel (Ian) Thatcher of Lancaster, Branden Homan, Brianna Ricker, and Evan Ricker of Braselton, and Kyle Ricker and Dylan Ricker of Canal Winchester; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Eli and Jackson Ricker of North Royalton, Hannah, Gavin, Liam, and Adalynn Ricker of Elida, Parker Ricker of Elida, and Evelyn and Jonathan Larimore of Lima.

Special thanks to Deborah Ricker-Layman (cousin) for her love, help, and support over the years.

Pam was a 1983 graduate of Lima Central Catholic and a 1987 graduate of Bluffton University. Pam worked 33 years at Marathon Oil Company in Findlay and retired in Jan., 2020. Pam enjoyed traveling, trying new things from glass blowing, amateur photography, gardening, and crafting with yarn. She loved spending time with her family, particularly if that time included playing a hand of euchre. Pam was very involved with her church and desired to spend her retirement years in service to those in most need of love and attention. Pam was attending Winebrenner Theological Seminary. Her aspiration was to counsel and help children.

Pam was preceded in death by her father, Charles Ricker; brother, Russell C. Ricker; sister-in-law, Catherine Ricker; and nephew, Jordan Ricker.

Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Shawnee Chapel of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Lima. A small service for family and dear friends will take place immediately following with with Pastor Bill Geiger to officiate. A private burial will take place at Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima, at a later date. Pam attended Redeemer Lutheran Church of Findlay.

In lieu of flowers, Pam's family would be appreciative if memorial contributions would be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1009 Blanchard Ave., Findlay, Ohio, 45840, to support their mission work or Samaritan's Purse Operation, PO Box 3000, Boone, North Carolina, 28607.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

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Published by The Courier on Nov. 17, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Pamela Ricker

7 Entries

Susan Biedenharn Martin

November 22, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to the family.

Sharon Parker

November 19, 2022

Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Pamela Ricker
We only knew her for a short time. We moved next door to her in May of 2022. and valued her neighborly friendship.

Donn & Sharon Parker

Eric

November 18, 2022

To the family and friends of Pam:

I shared a class with Pam at Winebrenner. It was only a small moment of time, really, but I recognized her name when I came across the news of her passing. I did not know Pam in any great detail, at all really, but sometimes, I think, people just have a spirit about them that creates a lasting impression. Pam seems to have such a spirit. I can imagine that for those that knew her well it was something truly special. I send my hope and well wishes to those hurting, and that the Person in which Pam placed her trust is infinite, true, and the very essence of love, and He has welcomed her home with loving arms.

God's blessings to you.

Cynthia Kay Geiger-Turbitt

November 18, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Pam from graduate school at Winebrenner Seminary, as well as through Redeemer Lutheran church where my dad is a pastor. Pam was loved here at school and had such a heart to serve others. We honored her in a few classes this week, taking time to remember her and shared stories. She will be missed

Daniel & Denise Neu

November 18, 2022

Our condolences to Pam´s family and friends. We did not know her personally but she lived in our neighborhood and received a Welcome Basket when she moved into her new house. Missed out on knowing a wonderful and caring human who loved her Savior.

Joe Panfil

November 17, 2022

Pam had such a big heart. She would do anything to help anyone and was the person everyone went to in their time of need. She will be missed.