Rick E. Blickensderfer Obituary (1958 - 2022)

Rick E. Blickensderfer 63, of Dalton City, IL went to join his wife and love of his life in Heaven at 11:37 a.m., Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Rick was born August 8, 1958, in Monticello, IL the son of Robert and Norma (Wattles) Blickensderfer. He married Elizabeth "Renee" McPeak on November 17, 1979. She preceded him in death on June 28, 2021. Rick had retired as a diesel mechanic from Midwest Fiber. He had served as a Trustee for the Village of Dalton City. He took pride in having a well-kept yard. His passion in life was his family and especially his grandchildren. Surviving are his sons: Tyler Blickensderfer (Amanda) of Sullivan and Nick Blickensderfer (Ali) of Mahomet; father and mother-in-law: Curtis and Margie McPeak of Dalton City; brother: Jack Blickensderfer of Decatur; sisters: Sherry Seitz (Ed) of Pataskala, OH; and Sandy Tapscott (Ron) of Kingwood, TX; grandchildren: Michaela Ann, Tyler Jr., and Wyatt Ray; life-long friend: Alan Baker of Macon. Rick also leaves several nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. Rick was preceded in death by his loving wife: Renee and his parents. A memorial service to honor Rick's life will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2022, at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 4:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Rick's memory care of the Sullivan Blue Dolphins Swim Team or Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois Charitable Fund. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at dawson-wikofff.com.