Rickie J. Caldwell, 69, Dunkirk, died Monday February 5, 2024 at home following an illness. Born in Portland on February 27, 1954, he was a longtime Dunkirk resident who enjoyed flipping houses and restoring classic cars.
Survivors include Anita Childers, Dunkirk, to whom he was engaged; son: Rickie L. Caldwell (wife: Amy), Redkey; daughter: Heather Clemmons-Grayson (husband: Scott), Dunkirk; father: Merle Caldwell, Parker City; brothers: Brian Caldwell (wife: Trina), Dunkirk, and Ed Caldwell (wife: Leann), Parker City; sister: Kandi Shumaker (husband: Jim), Hartford City; step-son: Brad Rogers (wife: Maria), Augusta, GA; step-daughter: Shellie Butcher (husband: Cameron), Sacramento, CA; his children’s mother: Georgina Foth, Dunkirk; grandchildren: Rylee Sikora, Shelby Newsome, Lillian Clemmons, Spencer Caldwell, and George Clemmons; great-granddaughter: Ella Sikora, and several nieces & nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Evalyn E. “Lyn” Caldwell; mother: Betty Prater and her husband, Bill; step-mother: Charlotte Caldwell; brother: Mickie Caldwell; sisters: Kathy Jones, Brenda Caldwell, and Vickie Caldwell.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation was chosen.
Memorials are preferred to Animal Rescue Fund (A.R.F.), 1209 W. Riggin Rd., Muncie, IN 47303.
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