Rickel, Edward J. 1963-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Edward “Ed” Jewell Rickel, 61, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Cameron Missouri Hospital. He was born Sept. 26, 1963, to Ty and Opal (Long) Rickel, in St. Joseph.

Ed graduated from Lafayette High School in 1981. He served in the United States Army for four 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 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.

Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.