Frances Riker, 89, of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away Saturday April 5, 2014.
Frances was born in Wauseon, Ohio, to the late George and Sarah (Swartzen-druber) Geer. She married Karl
Riker on April 21, 1957 and he preceded her in death on June 1, 1984.
Frances is survived by her children: Karen Harned of Tucson, Arizona, John (Carol) and George (Lesley)
Riker of Bowling Green, Ohio; grandchildren: Carter Harned, Kimberly (Garrick) Walby, Robert (Stefani),
Betsy, Kaitlin, Karlyn and Logan Riker; great-grandsons: Gabrial, William, Zachary and Callen; and a
sister-in-law Boneita Ross and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by siblings: Ralph, Lloyd and Paul Geer and Bernice Doane.
Fran obtained her Bachelor’s in Education from Bowling Green State University in Social Studies. She then
went on to teach in Bowling Green, Adrian and Lake Schools.
Fran and Karl enjoyed touring the country in their motor home, especially traveling out west.
She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Wood County Hospital Guild, Wheeled Meals
volunteer, Farm Bureau Council and the Bridge Club. Fran also enjoyed flower gardening, reading and
especially spending time with her grandchildren.
Visitation for Fran will be on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the DECK-HANNEMAN FUNERAL
HOME & CREMATORY, 1460 W. Wooster St., P.O Box 648, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402, where her funeral
service will be on Thursday April 10, 2014 at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.
Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Bowling Green.
Memorial contributions may be gifted in Fran’s honor to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 200 N.
Summit St., Bowling Green, Ohio 43402; Bridge Hospice, 1069 Klotz Road, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402; or to
the Wood County Public Library for children’s books, 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
Online condolences, as well as fond memories may be left for the Riker family by visiting
http://www.hannemanfh.com.