KENNETH E. RICKARD, age 87, of Twinsburg entered into rest February 18, 2010. Beloved husband of 62 years to Grace (nee Whelsky); loving father of Kenny Rickard of Hudson, and Lorraine (Frank) Ratka of Brunswick; devoted grand father of seven and great grand father of twelve; dear brother of Willard Rickards. Preceded in death by his son David Rickard and one brother and two sisters. Mr. Rickard was a Corporal in the Army during W.W.II. The family will receive friends SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 FROM 2:00 P.M. UNTIL 5:00 P.M. AT THE BLESSING FUNERAL HOME, 8592 DARROW RD., TWINSBURG, OH (1/2 mile S. of 1-480 Rt. 91 exit). In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to your favorite charity. Inurnment Crown Hill Cemetery will be held at a later date.