Edwin Riker

Obituary of Edwin Riker Edwin Carl Riker, 84, of Leesburg, Florida went to be with his Lord on Friday, April 27, 2012. He was born in Findlay, Ohio on August 1, 1927, the eldest of three sons born to Orville H. and Donna M. (Torrance) Riker. He lived in Findlay until 1973 when he and his family moved to Lake County, Florida. Graduating from Findlay Senior High School in 1945, he was a four-year member of both the marching and concert bands of the school. He also served in the U S Navy during World War II. While living in Findlay, Ed was employed in the computer department of Marathon Oil Company for 20 years. He retired in 1992 after serving 20 years as a sales tax auditor for the State of Florida. Over the years, Ed spent much of his free time with his hobby of steam trains. He was interested in taking fan trips as well as modeling trains. His cross stitch landscapes are phenomenal. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anne Woods Riker. They were married Feb. 12, 1949 in Ft. Wayne, IN. Ed Is also survived by his three daughters " Cheryl Ann Fedkiw (Rich) of Las Vegas, NV; Phyllis Elizabeth Bare, (Ken) of Mt. Dora, FL; and Doris Marie Lemonovich (Thom) of Tavares, FL. Survivors include five grandchildren " Kenneth Bare Jr., of Winter Springs, FL; Matthew Bare of Apopka, FL; Kathleen Lemonovich of Eustis, FL; Carl Jay Dyer of Scott AFB, IL; Travis Dyer of Germany; and seven great grand-children. In 1987 he and his wife became charter members of Mid-Lakes Christian Church in Tavares, FL, now known as Adventure Christian Church in Tavares, Florida. They have worshipped there regularly since that time where he served as a deacon and then the church treasurer for four years. At the time of his death he and his wife were the last two charter members.Ed was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry D. and Eldon L. Riker. A memorial service will be held at the Adventure Christian Church, Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 2:00 pm with internment at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the building fund of Adventure Christian Church, 3800 St Rd 19, Tavares, FL 32778. Services A memorial service will be held at the Adventure Christian Church, Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 2:00 pm with internment to follow at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida at a later date. Memorials In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the building fund of Adventure Christian Church, 3800 St Rd 19, Tavares, FL 32778.

Edwin Riker

August 1, 1927 - April 27, 2012