Robert Riker

Robert Eugene Riker, 88, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday morning, September 16, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital, Columbus.

Robert was born in Findlay, Ohio on May 6, 1928 to the late Ada Otto and Helen Irene (Wilcox) Riker. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Joe Riker.

A veteran of the US Navy, Robert enjoyed fishing. He was an ordained minister and enjoyed preaching. His has served previously at Grace Bible Church and The Bee Hive Church. Robert was currently attending Bellefontaine First Church of God. He was very proud of his efforts to help kids, often through adoption, get their lives back on track.

Robert is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann (Sprinkle) Riker, whom he married on September 15, 1990 in Bellefontaine. He is also survived by daughters, Anna (Devin) LaFollette of West Liberty, Sarah (Donnie Raymond) Stewart of Bellefontaine, Denise Glasgow of Bellefontaine and Shelly (Mike) Schroeder of Indianapolis; eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Donnie Riker and Jay Riker, both of Findlay; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Robert’s life will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Bellefontaine.

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