Terry W. Rickman, 80, of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully March 17, 2023. He was a graduate of Excelsior Springs High School and a lifelong resident of Excelsior Springs and the surrounding area. Terry was born Oct. 25, 1942, to Waneta (Van Pelt) Rickman and William E. Rickman in Kansas City. He was preceded in death by his mother; father; sister, Linda Seal; brother, Tom Rickman; and second wife, Sue.

Mr. Rickman worked at the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. and Orbseal in Excelsior Springs. He then worked at the Argosy Casino in Riverside, where he finally retired.

He had many hobbies throughout his life and loved cooking, baking, gardening, crafting, woodworking, fishing, morel mushroom hunting, ping pong and bowling, executing a perfect game on more than one occasion.

He is survived by his daughters, Lisa (Chuck) Thacker and Lori (Jimmy) Wilson; two stepdaughters, Lisa (Brent) Friday and Lora (James) Foster; and one stepson, Tim Donley. He also is survived by nine grandchildren, Jordan Thacker, Lauren Pillot, Quintin Knee, Lindsey Knee, Sydney (Knee) Sydow, Brandon Carty, Samantha Friday, Austin Donley and Jeyden Donley; and five great-grandchildren, Ariah, Aidyn (Lauren Pillot) and Briella, Braysen and Kenzlee (Sydney Sydow).

Terry was an incredibly giving man and a true friend to so many. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.