Claremont, N.H. — John W. Ricker, 85, of Park Avenue in Claremont, N.H. died at his home surrounded by his children, on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, following a period of failing health.

Funeral services will be held at the Roy Funeral Home, 93 Sullivan Street Claremont, N.H. on Friday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Allen Burns of the Christ Community Church in Plainfield, N.H., officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Mt. View Cemetery.