Tracy Rickel, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away December 28, 2024, surrounded by hsi wife, children, and loved ones,  at his home after a lengthy illness.  Tracy was born August 10, 1938 in Wathena, KS, to William Arthur and Gladys (Rice) Rickel.

Prior to retirement he was a self employed contractor for 60 plus years.    He was a member of Cathedral of St. Joseph.

Tracy married Elaine Maynard in November of 1984, and she survives of their home.  Also surviving are children Pam Adams, Taylor Presley, Tracy Rickel, Jr. (Chantal), Nicole Etzler, Sherrie Mann, Brooke Rickel (Mike); 16 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; brother Willie Rickel (Vickie), Kookie Rickel (Sheila); sister Cheryl Cattan;  numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and so many friends he loved so much.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Tommie, Ronnie; sisters Velma Fisher, Mary Swanson, Arlene Buser, and Ella Dean Sutton, and six angel grand and great-grandbabies.

Tracy was devoted to hunting and fishing, and loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren teaching them about construction, hunting and all the things of Jesus Christ.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital or Central Assembly of God.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.  Services will be Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:00 am at Central Assembly of God.  Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery