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Rick L. Ebberts, 71 of Dongola, Illinois, passed away Sunday August 21, 2022, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to be with our lord and savior after a long illness with his wife by his side. He had accepted Jesus in his heart as his savior.
Rick was born April 16, 1951, in Greenville, Ohio to Tommy Ebberts and Mary Rosalie (McCrackin) Ebberts.
Rick moved to Illinois in 1978 where he met Sue (Rains) on April 24th, 1978, and they married on May 21st, 1978, having 44 years together.
Rick worked in the manufactured home business for twenty plus years and was IMHA certified in Manufactured Housing Installation. He also held a certificate in Maintenance Mechanics, Maintenance Electrician and Air Conditioning.
He worked in the heating and air conditioning business, putting up grain bins with Mike Bell, and spent his last twelve years working at the Anna Nursery.
Rick liked to do leather work and model cars when he was younger. He also enjoyed watching television and a good movie.
He is survived by his wife Sue Ebberts of Dongola, IL, his children Seth Ebberts of Dongola, IL, Michael Ebberts (Tiffany Brown) of Jonesboro, IL, Ethan Ebberts of Anna, IL and Chris and Heather.
Other survivors include six grandchildren and his special friends Billy Rinks, Larry Gore, and Roger Hartline.
He was preceded in death by his parents Tommy and Rosalie Ebberts and his brother Jack Ebberts.
Rick is loved by many and will be greatly missed always.
Gravesite Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Walker Hill Cemetery in Grand Tower, Illinois, with visitation from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the cemetery.
Type: Public Announcement
Date: 2022-08-22
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