Gerald Lee Rickelman

April 11, 1959 - April 17, 2018

Gerald Lee Rickelman, age 59 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 9:35 P.M., Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Mattoon Health Care Center. The funeral service in his honor will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938; Reverend Glenn Strohschein will officiate. The visitation will be held the same day at the funeral home from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service. Gerald was born April 11, 1959 in Mattoon, IL the son of the late Larry Lee and Dora Jean (Fuller) Rickelman. He is survived by his brother, Brian Rickelman and wife Amy of Sullivan, IL; one nephew and niece, Gabriel and Joanna Rickelman of Sullivan, IL; several cousins; and girlfriend, Donna Clark of Mattoon, IL. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents. Gerald was previously employed by RR Donnelley and ISS in Mattoon, IL. He was a Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed fishing. He was a selfless man with a big heart who loved spending time with his family and friends. He would do anything for you. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with the family.