Duane H. Ricker
MADISON – Duane H. Ricker, 84, passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 9, 2026, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home Skowhegan, Maine, after a short but swift decline in health.
Duane was born on Sept. 23, 1941, son of the late Harry and Gertrude Ricker. He married his wife Janice O. (Fenlason) Ricker, the love of his life and spent 60 years together before her passing in 2022.
Duane was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping at their favorite spot in Eustis. Duane enjoyed playing cards with many friends, reading, and exploring the western lands of Wyoming.
Arrangements are under the care of Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, Waterville, Maine. A full obituary can be read on their website at http://www.vrlfuneralhome.com.
A graveside service will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, at Sunset Cemetery in North Anson.
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