Charles Ricketts Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Charles Ricketts of Ames, Iowa, born in Oswego, Illinois, who passed away on July 12, 2020, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Ricketts and Gladys Ricketts (Scott); his wives, Marge Ricketts and Phyllis Ricketts; his sister Lile Elliot; and his daughter Susan Ricketts.
He is survived by: his former wife Norma Sisson; his children, Beth Dean (Mark) and Steve Ricketts (Linda); his grandchildren, Ryan Dean (Abby), Megan Nelson (Joe), Jenny Johnson (Rick), Aaron Ricketts, Scott Ricketts and Jason Ricketts; his great grandchildren, Isla Dean and J. J. Nelson; and his siblings, Carole Snyder, Mary Unruh and Tom Ricketts.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to: Bethesda Lutheran Church of Ames, Mary Greeley Medical Center Foundation and Northcrest Retirement Community.
