Thomas E. Rickard, 62, Pierceton, passed away at 7:23 p.m. Oct. 24, 2013, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born April 7, 1951, in South Bend, to David and Marilynn Becker Rickard. He was employed by Memorial Hospital of South Bend for 22 years where he performed janitorial duties. He has been a resident of Ridinger Lake, Pierceton, for the past 15 years. He was of Mormon faith. Thomas is survived by his mother, Pierceton; one son, Scott Rickard, South Bend; one daughter, Stacy Rickard, Dowagiac, Mich.; two brothers, Edward (and spouse Endora) Rickard and Al Baltes, both of South Bend; one sister, Kathy White (and spouse Stephen Eppley), Elkhart; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father. There will be no service. Calling will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. Burial will be at a later date in St. Joseph Memorial Valley Park, Granger. ***** Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
