Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Fax 260 726-7172

bairdfreeman@yahoo.com

Richard Rickner, age 58, of Portland, passed away Monday evening January 3, 2022 in McGiveney Healthcare Center in Carmel, Indiana. He was born in Portland on August 11, 1963 the son of James and Carolyn (Byrum) Rickner. He had worked as a welder for Wyanzik Construction Company. He had also worked for Meschberger's and Vore's Welding. He was a 1981 Jay County High School graduate and was an avid motorcyclist.

Surviving are two brothers Robert Rickner of Muncie and Steve Rickner (wife Gina) of Fisherville, Kentucky and one sister Donna Loden (husband Anthony) of Redkey and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Friday January 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Hines presiding. Burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. Memorials can be made to the Jay County Humane Society.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com