Lynn Robert Rickley, age 69, of St. Ignace, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly the morning of Friday, September 20, 2024, at Mackinac Straits Health Systems in St. Ignace. He was born on August 22, 1955, in St. Ignace, the son of Francis and Mary (McLeod) Rickley.
Lynn attended St. Ignace Area Schools. For many years, he worked as a commercial fisherman through the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. He dedicated much of his life on the lake, seeing many sunrises and sunsets pulling or setting nets. Fishing kept him busy, but he wasn't the kind of man that could be still. In his retirement, he was always doing something around the house; painting, putting in new floors, rearranging furniture, putting in new flowers. He'd sooner get the job done himself than waste his time asking for help. Lynn hardly ever asked for help if he needed it, but in that same breath he'd just about give the shirt off his back if he heard someone he knew was struggling. If he couldn't help himself, he'd do everything he could so that person would have what they needed. His pride would get in the way sometimes, but at the end of the day he couldn't be prouder of his kids and grandkids for all their accomplishments.
Those left to honor his memory are his longtime partner, Janice; daughter, Hayley (Brian); son, Aaron (Cassie); grandchildren, Hunter, Karlie (Tristan), Chloe, Ella, and Masen; sisters, Tesa (Greg) Peck, Sanky (Martin) Alkire, and Debra (Clyde) Pasterki; brothers, Richard Rickley and Patrick Rickley; former son-in-law, Scott St. Andrew; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and extended family.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Francis and Mary; niece, Tammy; and nephew, Bradley.
The family will hold a private graveside ceremony, and he will be laid to rest in St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Cemetery.
Family Life Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to the family at www.familylifefh.com.
