John F. Ricke, 57, Cynthiana, KY passed away peacefully on January 7, 2020 after a brief illness. Born May 10, 1962 in Greensburg he was the son of Paul and Joann Clark Ricke. He is survived by his son Michael (Amy) Ricke Columbus, OH and daughter Sarah Ricke, Louisville, KY, 2 grandchildren Ella and Elijah Ricke. Other survivors include his father and six sisters Carolyn Hoskins, Colorado Springs, CO, Marge (Dennis) Weber, Greensburg, Paula (Tom) Welsh, Christiansburg, VA, Jonita (Jerry) Hickam, Bloomington, IN, Rita (Mike) Menkedick, Greensburg, Jackie (Bryan) Ramer, Harrisburg, NC., Seventeen nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, brother Larry Ricke and nephew Jason Ricke. Visitation will be Saturday January 11, 2020 at Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home, Greensburg from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm followed by funeral services at 2:30 with Pastor Kenny Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the National Lymphedema Network. Local arrangements under the direction of Walden Funeral Home Perryville. Online condolences can be made at www.popfuneralhome.com