Ricky Dean

Blake

Ricky Dean Blake, retired Army veteran of over twenty years will be laid to rest on March 20 2025.

He comes from a lineage of patriots who served their country proudly. He spend his early years on a bountiful farm with his three brothers, Jim, Robert, Eugene, his sister Pat and parents Ernest and Lois. Rick joined the military as a teen and was immediately stationed abroad. This is where he met his wife and stepped into his new found role as a father of six. His family grew by two more as he ventured to several overseas assignments. Rick was a jack of all trades as well as a highly skilled mechanic and later a turf expert maintaining several golf course's pristine grass for many years.

His passing was preceded by his wife Heidi Marie, his daughter Natalie, parents Ernest and Lois, and his brother Jim. Rick will leave a monumental void in the hearts of his family and friends. Rick leaves a legacy of opportunity for his kids as a compass of high morals and a man with faith and goodness. He loved everyone in his life to include the many pets him and Heidi saved.

In his final year, Rick was an example and champion of the journey he knew was an up hill battle. You will be dearly missed and forever loved.