Ryan Christian Rickertsen, 46, formerly of Princeton, Iowa, died August 20, 2018, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born August 3, 1972, to Allan and Marilyn Rickertsen. Ryan graduated from North Scott High School, Eldridge and enlisted in the United States Navy serving in Operation Desert Storm. Upon honorable discharge from the Navy, he worked with his father in construction until his father retired. Ryan’s next adventure was in Corpus Christi where he worked with his brother Drake in their memorabilia and plastic business. Ryan loved sports, especially baseball, football, pool, playing cards and games. He always greeted everyone with a smile and no one was a ever a stranger to him. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Marilyn and Ken Taylor; his sister, Heather Rickertsen Shecterle; his brother, Drake; nieces and a nephew, Alexis, Will and Kerstin; his aunt, Brenda Rickertsen and several cousins. Preceding Ryan in death were his father and his grandparents. A graveside service and military rites are being planned around Thanksgiving and will be announced by Schultz Funeral Home of DeWitt.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ryan Christian Rickertsen August 3 1972 August 20 2018 (age 46).
Death notice for the town of: Grand Mound, state: Iowa