Obituary of Ralph L. Rickmyer

Ralph L. Rickmyer, Floyd Ralph L. Rickmyer, 86, died October 2, 2011, with his family at his side. He was born October 28, 1924, to Frank L. and Edna Ames Rickmyer. Ralph attended Holland Patent Central School and graduated with his class in 1942. On January 20, 1951 he married Doris Farr and together they were blessed with three wonderful children, Bruce (Deb) Rickmyer, Mark Rickmyer (Robin Lester) and Diane (Jim) Morisey, two grandchildren Erin and Josh Bustos. His wife, children and grandchildren survive Ralph, along with his sister Shirley Hughes, sister-in-law Marge Rickmyer, several nieces and nephews and Randy Ramsey who was like a son. Ralph is pre-deceased by his parents and brother, Warren. Being a farmer his entire life Ralph became involved in many agricultural associations and programs. In 2002 the Rickmyer Farm which has been in the same family for over 100 years, was honored as a Century Farm by the New York State Agricultural Society. Ralph was also involved in the formation of the Floyd Fire District and served as treasurer for 30 years, was a charter member and chaplain of Floyd Volunteer Fire Department. In 1986 he received the Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Moulton award for outstanding citizen of the town of Floyd. Ralph was a member of the Floyd United Methodist Church. One accomplishment he was especially proud of was the lighted cross on the front of the church that he designed and built as a memorial for his mother, Edna Rickmyer, who was a lifetime member of the church. Ralph and Doris enjoyed traveling, first by car with all the kids and later by tour bus. The family would like to thank the staff at Faxton-St. Luke's ICU for their kindness and care. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Floyd United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 AM at the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street. Burial will be in Townsend Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home, Wednesday 3 to 7 PM. Please offer online tributes or light a candle at: www.BarryFuneralHome.com