Obituary for Duane H. Ricker Madison: Duane H. Ricker, 84, passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 9, 2026, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home Skowhegan Maine, after a short but swift decline in health. Duane was born on September 23, 1941, son of the late Harry and Gertrude Ricker. He married his wife Janice O. (Fenlason) Ricker, the love of his life and spent 60 years together before her passing in 2022. He worked early in construction before attending meat cutting school in Ohio. He then went to work for Jordan Meats in Augusta, finally retiring from Sysco in Bangor. He was a superb salesman and built a large customer base with his loyalty and integrity. He was proud of the work he did to support his family. Duane was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He and his brother spoke of their many fishing trip adventures. Such as flyfishing Beattie Pond or flyfishing the headwaters of some unknown creek. Hunting was a favorite pastime as well, sometimes just as an excuse to get into the outdoors. He started as a young child in the "valley" and also spent many adult hours in the mountains of Wyoming, looking for mule deer while dodging grizzlies and mountain lions. He spent countless hours snowmobiling with his wife and children and a large group of friends. He also enjoyed camping at their favorite spot in Eustis. Duane enjoyed playing cards with many friends, reading, and exploring the western lands of Wyoming. He is predeceased by his wife Janice of 60 years and their infant son Dean and infant daughter Laurie; his two sisters Carol Mullin and Jeanette (Ricker) Gehrke. He is survived by his children: son Michael Ricker and wife Shelly of North Anson, Maine; daughter Susan Cleaves and significant other, Rick Libby of Bonita Springs Florida; son Scott Ricker of Sheridan, Wyoming; six grandsons: Josh Cleaves and significant other Jennifer Richardson of Buxton, Maine, Dylan Ricker and fiancée Ashley Burrill of Sheridan, Wyoming , Jacob Ricker and significant other Cassidy Schellinger of Rancher, Wyoming, Seth Ricker and significant other Makayla Wyman of Embden, Maine, Lakota Ricker and Cree Ricker both of Sheridan Wyoming; two great grandsons: Preston Ricker of Ranchester, Wyoming and Grayson Ricker of Embden, Maine; his brother Bruce and wife Colleen of Penacook, New Hampshire; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends he will be missed by all. Arrangements are under the care of Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, Waterville, Maine. A graveside service will be held later at the Sunset Cemetery in North Anson.