Jack D. Rickel, 66, of Mentone, Ind., passed away 12:35 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2014, at Center for Hospice of Elkhart, Ind.

He was born in Warsaw, Ind., on Sept. 9, 1947, to Hugh and Vernetta (Hohman) Rickel. Jack was a graduate of Mentone High School and also was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was in maintenance and an electrician working at Sun Metal Products of Warsaw.

Surviving Jack is his son: David Rickel, Summerville S.C.; and his brother: Francis (Judy) Rickel, Mentone.

Following Jack’s request, no visitation or funeral service will be held. Services are entrusted to King Memorial Home 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone.