HAMMOND, Ind. — Ricky W. Whitten, 61, of Hammond, passed away, surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He was born Friday, Jan. 12, 1962, in East Chicago, Illinois, to the late Marvedene Doolin Tate.
Ricky enjoyed his time outdoors, fishing, camping, and riding bicycles. In his past-time, he enjoyed collecting coins. His greatest passion was spending time with his family, children, and grandchildren.
Aside from his mother, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Bill Tate, and brother, William Whitten.
Ricky leaves behind to cherish his memory, two daughters, Tabatha (Ed) Kretchmer, of Winamac, Indiana, and Tiffany (Jay) Kretchmer, of North Judson; companion, Diana Kretchmer, of North Judson; brother, Brian (Pamela) Whitten, of Owensboro, Kentucky; three grandchildren; and nephew, Brian Michael Dean Whitten, of Owensboro.
Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, Indiana, with Rev. Bruce Bennett officiating. Friends may visit with Ricky’s family from 3 p.m. until the time of the service Thursday at the funeral home.
A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Fordsville, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
The family request expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to, The American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or Riley’s Childrens Hospital.
Online condolences may be left for the family of Ricky W. Whitten by visiting his memorial tribute at www.danksfuneralhome.com.
