In Memory Of
Ronald Jay Rickabaugh
1954
2022
Ronald Jay Rickabaugh
June 7, 1954 — December 8, 2022
Ronald J. Rickabaugh – loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend – passed away on December 8, 2022 at the age of 68 at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, WY following a brief battle with cancer.
Ron was born to John and Phyllis Rickabaugh in Casper, WY. He lived in Douglas until 9th grade when the family moved to Casper, when he met his best friend for life, Mark Pitts. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1972 and went on to spend 4 years in the Navy. Following the Navy, he worked in the oilfield for Schlumberger and Amoco Production. He proceeded to finish 2 Associates Degrees in Electronics at Casper College followed by 23 years of service to the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad as a signalman, retiring in July of 2019.
Early in his oilfield career he met his wife, Rene Lane. They were married in August 1, 1981 and enjoyed 41 years of life together. They welcomed the joy of their lives their son, Scott, in January of 1990. Family was a priority for Ron and he welcomed Scott's wife, Kim, with open arms and, of course, those grandbabies, Hadley (now almost 4) and Hayden (2). He called them pure joy!
Through the years, Ron enjoyed taking photos, especially of sunsets, many genres of music, family time, and after retiring, classic cars and camping. He enjoyed a few years with the sports car he always wanted, Pontiac Solstice and even attended the North American Solstice Convention in July 2022 in Rapid City.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents John 'Rick' and Phyllis Rickabaugh. He is survived by his wife, Rene', their son, Scott and wife Kim, of Casper, grandchildren Hadley and Hayden, close friends, Mark and Rhonda Pitts, as well as, numerous cousins and 2 nieces.
In his memory, donations can be made to his memorial fund at the First United Methodist Church of Casper, WY.
Memorial services will be held at First United Methodist Church (302 E. 2nd St., Casper, WY) on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 pm with a reception to follow. Interment of his ashes at Oregon Trail Veterans' Cemetery will be later in 2023.
Arrangements are under the direction of Newcomer Casper. To leave the family a special message, please select the "Share Memories" option.
Ron was born to John and Phyllis Rickabaugh in Casper, WY. He lived in Douglas until 9th grade when the family moved to Casper, when he met his best friend for life, Mark Pitts. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1972 and went on to spend 4 years in the Navy. Following the Navy, he worked in the oilfield for Schlumberger and Amoco Production. He proceeded to finish 2 Associates Degrees in Electronics at Casper College followed by 23 years of service to the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad as a signalman, retiring in July of 2019.
Early in his oilfield career he met his wife, Rene Lane. They were married in August 1, 1981 and enjoyed 41 years of life together. They welcomed the joy of their lives their son, Scott, in January of 1990. Family was a priority for Ron and he welcomed Scott's wife, Kim, with open arms and, of course, those grandbabies, Hadley (now almost 4) and Hayden (2). He called them pure joy!
Through the years, Ron enjoyed taking photos, especially of sunsets, many genres of music, family time, and after retiring, classic cars and camping. He enjoyed a few years with the sports car he always wanted, Pontiac Solstice and even attended the North American Solstice Convention in July 2022 in Rapid City.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents John 'Rick' and Phyllis Rickabaugh. He is survived by his wife, Rene', their son, Scott and wife Kim, of Casper, grandchildren Hadley and Hayden, close friends, Mark and Rhonda Pitts, as well as, numerous cousins and 2 nieces.
In his memory, donations can be made to his memorial fund at the First United Methodist Church of Casper, WY.
Memorial services will be held at First United Methodist Church (302 E. 2nd St., Casper, WY) on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 pm with a reception to follow. Interment of his ashes at Oregon Trail Veterans' Cemetery will be later in 2023.
Arrangements are under the direction of Newcomer Casper. To leave the family a special message, please select the "Share Memories" option.
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