William F. Ricker, 95, of Guilford, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on January 11, 2024. He was born April 24, 1928 in Boston, MA to Jessamina (Chello) Ricker and Harold Ricker. William is survived by his wife Joan (Watrous) Ricker, daughter Debra (Robert) Parcella of Clinton, and sons David Ricker and Daniel Ricker of Guilford, and Dale (Valerie Nettleton) Ricker of Madison; four grandchildren Kevin, Erica, Jordan, and Dale Jr., one great grandson, Gannon; sister-in-laws Marge Saglio of Killingworth, Lois Saglio of Maryland, Dorothy Burgon, Billie Watrous, MaryLou Heser, brother-in-law Walter Watrous all of Clinton and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by daughter-in-law Melinda (Peterson) Ricker.

All services are private with Hawley Lincoln Memorial, 1315 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT.