Charles ““Lew”” Lewis Rickard

April 17, 1919 - January 19, 2014

Charles Lewis “Lew” RICKARD age 94 of Chardon Twp. died Jan. 19, 2014 at his home. Born April 17, 1919 in Chardon to Charles and Maude (nee: Lewis) Rickard, he had been a lifelong Chardon area resident. Lew was second generation owner and operator of Rickard’s Bakery on the square in Chardon, retiring in 1986. He was an active member of the Chardon Vol. Fire Department, serving as the Fire Chief for 13 years. Survivors include his daughter Robin (Tom) Flyer of Chardon Twp.; grandson Matthew (Lynn) Flyer of High Point, NC; sister Carol Miller of Florida; and many extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Floy L. (nee: Mordoff) Rickard; son Mark Rickard and sister Vivian Willman. VISITATION: 6-8pm onThurs Jan. 23, 2014 at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South ST. (On Rt. 44, 500’ south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Chardon, OH. A private family burial will take place. Arrangements by the Burr Funeral Home in Chardon.

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To the Rickard Family, our condolences on the passing of your great father. Lew was an excellent man and leader of the Chardon Fire Department for many years. We cannot thank him enough for his countless hours away from his family answering the call in order to help others. Chief Lew served with pride, dignity, and the respect of us all. His service to the community that he loved was done completely as a volunteer. Rest in peace Chief Rickard.

Robin…. My condolences on the passing of your dad. Fond childhood memories of times at your parents farm as well as grandma Mordoff's. Peace to you and your family...

Dear Rickard family, I can't tell you how much I enjoyed walking into the bakery and seeing Lew face smiling at me. He had a great sense of humor and a kind way about him. I remember him as a volunteer fire fighter and loved seeing him run across the square to the firehouse to once again lead the others to save those in need. I am thankful for all those memories and more. May he rest in peace and my you find many Blessings during your healing process.

Where to begin? Lew meant the world to me. What a kind and gentle man he was. I am proud to call my friend. I loved him, and will miss him dearly. Rest in peace, in that firehouse above Chief. Jeff Polson.

"330 is off the air at home" RIP Chief. We will miss Uncle Lewie.

A wonderful man and a great Fire Chief. It would take a book to discuss all of the great things this man had done. "Code 28 Chardon, Code 28 Chardon, this is a last call for Chief Lew Rickard." May you rest in peace!