Edward “Ed” Jewell Rickel, 61, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Cameron Missouri Hospital.
He was born September 26, 1963 to Ty and Opal (Long) Rickel in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Ed graduated from Lafayette High School in 1981. He served in the United States Army for 4 years.
Ed enjoyed skating in his younger years and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ty Rickel.
Survivors include his mother, Opal; brother, Ken Rickel; sisters, Robin Brown (Rick), Sheila Hughes (Larry), and Sherry Deatherage (Joe); several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, aunts, and uncles.
Graveside Farewell Services and Interment 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Ashland Cemetery. The procession will leave from Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association.
