Rickie Abke, 68, of New Caney, passed away Tuesday, February 8, at Houston Methodist Hospital The Woodlands. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 15 at 11:00 AM at Nobles Funeral Chapel with visitation starting an hour prior. Rev. Richard Mayerhoff will officiate and interment will follow in Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.
Rickie was born in Navasota on July 17, 1953, to Ervin & Christine Abke.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Jean Abke; and daughter Wendy Lee.
Rickie is survived by his siblings, Johnnie Abke and wife Sheryle, Brenda Abke, Gary Abke and wife Denise, Rodney Abke and wife Sandy, Dennis Abke and wife Cheryl, Carol Ditta and husband Damon, and Kimberly Locke and husband Glenn; and grandchildren, Amber Lynn Murphy and Austin Hicks.