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Born: July 17, 1941
Died: February 6, 2021
David M. Riker
July 17, 1941 - February 6, 2021
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David M. Riker, 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Dover on July 17, 1941, Dave was the son of the late Ernest W. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Farkas) Riker of Roswell. He was a 1959 graduate of the former St. Mary’s High School in…
David M. Riker, 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Dover on July 17, 1941, Dave was the son of the late Ernest W. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Farkas) Riker of Roswell. He was a 1959 graduate of the former St. Mary’s High School in Dennison. There, he was captain and high scorer of the 1958 undefeated state champion football team.
In 1962, Dave joined the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Cuban blockade, Med Cruise, and Viet Nam from 1965 to 66.
Dave married his lifelong companion, the former Carol S. Wherley, on June 6, 1964. Together, they were blessed with two sons, John C. “Chris” (Patty) Riker and David C. “Clay” (Leslie) Riker.
Dave was a heavy equipment owner and operator and worked locally and in Marietta. He was also a life member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, the New Philadelphia VFW Post #1445, and the Ball & Arrow Primitive Weapons Club.
In addition to his wife and two sons, Dave is survived by his grandchildren, Mitch (Ashley Coburn) Riker, Nicki, John, Megan, and Jaden Riker; great-granddaughter, Ellie Rose Riker; siblings, Betty Huffman, Fred (Linda) Riker, and Karen (Steve) Gloeckner; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in passing by his parents, and siblings, Ernest and Robert Riker, and Mary Ann Rothacher.
Visitation will be held in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Father Jeff Coning will officiate a service in the funeral home at 1:30 p.m., concluding with military honors rendered by the New Phila VFW Post #1445. The 6-foot rule will be honored and all guests are required to wear a mask to enter the funeral home.
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Dear Carol, Chris & Clay, Our sincere condolences on the passing of Dave. May you all be consoled in your grief by our Lord, Jesus Christ. Peace, Lyle (Tiny) & Michelle Tope
Dear Carol & family, So sorry to hear about the loss of Dave. May you find comfort & peace during the days ahead. God bless you all !
Paul and I send each of you prayers and thoughts during this time. Remember the good memories and lots of years of family get togethers and keep the stories coming thru the years to come and share them with each other of your loving husband, father,brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather and FRIEND to all. God be with each of you. Sue and Paul Behm
Dear Carol and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the Lord is walking with you every step of the way. Randy and Nancy Gibbs
So sorry to hear about the loss of Dave. I am glad I had a chance to talk with him last summer. I will always remember him. He was a big part of my Dads company and his efforts will always be appreciated. Those two can be together now drinking beer and laughing about the times they shared.May the Lord bless Dave and his family, JIM
My deepest sympathy to the Riker Family. May your precious memories bring smiles to your hearts. Keeping you in my prayers.
My sympathy and love to you and your family, Carol as you grieve the passing of David. As the days pass may you find healing in memories and the support of friends. Jenny Geib
Just watched your tribute video. Had to stop it and go back when I saw the picture of Dave and my dad ( Marv). What a pair those two where. Please accept our deepest condolences in your loss. Dianna and Jon Harmon and Janet
My prayers to the entire Riker family on your loss. I knew Dave's parents from Roswell, his sons from school, and his wife while attending East school. You are in my thoughts, Rob Monte and the entire William Monte Family....
sorry to read this, he was in our wedding in 1959, and good friend and our prayers are with the whole family.
Those that we love never leave us...even in death. For they live in our hearts forever. May God comfort you in this time of great loss, and the memories of you and your fathers times together make you smile. I am so sorry for your loss. In deepest sympathy. Carla DeOrio
Carol & Family, You have our sympathy for the loss of your husband and dad.We had a lot of good times with Dave over the years. He was a very good friend. Rest in peace, Dave. He also was a Marine. Sempfer Fi, Dave
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tough time. Ben and Dawn McNutt
With deepest sympathy and prayers.
Dear Carol & Family, we send our deepest condolences & sympathy to you during this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of David M. Riker, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Marine Veteran, David M. Riker, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Our deepest sympathy to you Carol and your family.
Dear Carol and family, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have many memories associated with Dave, always an interesting time.
Carol and family sending prayers and sympathy to you. May you rest in the memories of him and all you created together.
Chris & Clay - sorry for your loss and I will be praying for you and your families as you remember and celebrate your father’s life. He raised two good men who have blessed the lives of many others. That is a great legacy.
Chris, Patty, & Family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your father, grandfather, and father-in-law. He meant so much to your family and will forever be part of you. Comfort and prayers. Randy & Linda Schneider
So sorry to hear of David’s passing. He was a classmate of mine. Many great memories of that special class of 1959. Sincere sympathy to your family and friends.
Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers to the family and prayers that God will bring peace to your hearts at this time of loss.
Sending our sympathy to all the family.
To Karen & Steve, Sorry to hear of your grandfather's pasting. You are in our prayers. Ed & Connie Scaglione
Sending our sympathy to the Riker family.
Our sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time. My God Bless all of you and give you comfort.
With deepest sympathy, Joey and April Berni
Carol, Chris, Clay and families, So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Oh, Carol! I am so sorry. Please let me know if I can do anything for you and the family.
So sorry to hear this news. David was a classmate of mine at St. Marys . Fond memories of a classmate. Family and friends please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers ! Sincerely, Judy Hildebrand Colding Plant City , Fl
Our deepest sympathy to Fred and families. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Service Information
Visitation Information
Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Time: 12:30 pm
End Time: 1:30 pm
Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory
Address:
116 Second Street NE, NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH, 44663The 6-foot rule will be honored and all guests are required to wear a mask to enter the funeral home.
Service Information
Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Time: 1:30 pm
Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory
Address:
116 Second Street NE, NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH, 44663
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On behalf of the Geib Family and Staff, we offer our most sincere sympathy for your loss. We are honored to have been called upon to serve your family.
Dear Carol, Chris & Clay, Our sincere condolences on the passing of Dave. May you all be consoled in your grief by our Lord, Jesus Christ. Peace, Lyle (Tiny) & Michelle Tope
Dear Carol & family, So sorry to hear about the loss of Dave. May you find comfort & peace during the days ahead. God bless you all !
Paul and I send each of you prayers and thoughts during this time. Remember the good memories and lots of years of family get togethers and keep the stories coming thru the years to come and share them with each other of your loving husband, father,brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather and FRIEND to all. God be with each of you. Sue and Paul Behm
Dear Carol and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the Lord is walking with you every step of the way. Randy and Nancy Gibbs
So sorry to hear about the loss of Dave. I am glad I had a chance to talk with him last summer. I will always remember him. He was a big part of my Dads company and his efforts will always be appreciated. Those two can be together now drinking beer and laughing about the times they shared.May the Lord bless Dave and his family, JIM
My deepest sympathy to the Riker Family. May your precious memories bring smiles to your hearts. Keeping you in my prayers.
My sympathy and love to you and your family, Carol as you grieve the passing of David. As the days pass may you find healing in memories and the support of friends. Jenny Geib
Just watched your tribute video. Had to stop it and go back when I saw the picture of Dave and my dad ( Marv). What a pair those two where. Please accept our deepest condolences in your loss. Dianna and Jon Harmon and Janet
My prayers to the entire Riker family on your loss. I knew Dave's parents from Roswell, his sons from school, and his wife while attending East school. You are in my thoughts, Rob Monte and the entire William Monte Family....
sorry to read this, he was in our wedding in 1959, and good friend and our prayers are with the whole family.
Those that we love never leave us...even in death. For they live in our hearts forever. May God comfort you in this time of great loss, and the memories of you and your fathers times together make you smile. I am so sorry for your loss. In deepest sympathy. Carla DeOrio
Carol & Family, You have our sympathy for the loss of your husband and dad.We had a lot of good times with Dave over the years. He was a very good friend. Rest in peace, Dave. He also was a Marine. Sempfer Fi, Dave
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tough time. Ben and Dawn McNutt
With deepest sympathy and prayers.
Dear Carol & Family, we send our deepest condolences & sympathy to you during this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of David M. Riker, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Marine Veteran, David M. Riker, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Our deepest sympathy to you Carol and your family.
Dear Carol and family, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have many memories associated with Dave, always an interesting time.
Carol and family sending prayers and sympathy to you. May you rest in the memories of him and all you created together.
Chris & Clay - sorry for your loss and I will be praying for you and your families as you remember and celebrate your father’s life. He raised two good men who have blessed the lives of many others. That is a great legacy.
Chris, Patty, & Family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your father, grandfather, and father-in-law. He meant so much to your family and will forever be part of you. Comfort and prayers. Randy & Linda Schneider
So sorry to hear of David’s passing. He was a classmate of mine. Many great memories of that special class of 1959. Sincere sympathy to your family and friends.
Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers to the family and prayers that God will bring peace to your hearts at this time of loss.
Sending our sympathy to all the family.
To Karen & Steve, Sorry to hear of your grandfather's pasting. You are in our prayers. Ed & Connie Scaglione
Sending our sympathy to the Riker family.
Our sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time. My God Bless all of you and give you comfort.
With deepest sympathy, Joey and April Berni
Carol, Chris, Clay and families, So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Oh, Carol! I am so sorry. Please let me know if I can do anything for you and the family.
So sorry to hear this news. David was a classmate of mine at St. Marys . Fond memories of a classmate. Family and friends please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers ! Sincerely, Judy Hildebrand Colding Plant City , Fl
Our deepest sympathy to Fred and families. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
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