Dr. Dana C. Ricker

Born in Wareham, MA on January 1, 1947, the son of Dr. Barnard and Margaret Ricker. He was a graduate of Bourne High School, class of 1965, and of American International College in 1971. He earned his Doctor of Optometry from Pacific University in 1974. He served in the USAF as a Captain in Ramstein, Germany from 1974-1979 and returned home to Loving AFB for 1 year. Dr. Ricker was in private practice for 48 years where he provided vision care to patients in the Hyannis, Middleboro, and Pocasset communities. He retired in May of 2022. He loved gardening, golf, travel, old movies, and his 1980 classic Corvette. He was known for his kindness and generosity.

He is survived by his beloved wife Karen Doherty-Ricker, his sister’s: Marlene Ricker Pike, and Suzanne Saunders, and their husbands. His children: Amy Herman and her husband, and Daniel Ricker and his wife. Stepchildren: Sarah Curl, Gretchen Holland, Charles Doherty, and Michael Doherty. His 10 grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and their families.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday December 27th from 10:30-12:30pm at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd., Bourne, MA. A Service will follow at 12:30pm in the funeral home. Burial will be private.