January 20, 2020

Rickie Gene Catron

01-12-1952 to 01-14-2020

Linn County News

Published Jan. 22, 2020

Rickie Gene Catron, age 68, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Overland Park, Kan. Rickie was born the son of Carl Gene and Opal Venita Burnett Catron on Jan. 12, 1952, at Kansas City, Kan. 

He married Ann Boyer on Dec. 31, 1976, in Kansas City, Kan. To this union two daughters were born, Julie and Regina. 

He was employed by the Shawnee Mission school district for 32 years, also the Pleasanton school district for another 10 years. Rickie enjoyed being in the garage and working on antique cars; he also enjoyed riding motorcycles. 

Rickie was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Steve; and a sister, Linda. 

He is survived by his wife; two daughters; two sisters, Brenda James and Debra Stroble; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

Funeral service was Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial followed in the Hume Cemetery. 

The family suggests contributions to Linn County Care to Share, which may be mailed in care of the funeral home at P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.