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Ricky Dean Bess, 62, of Butler, passed away at 9:24 p.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at home. He was born April 18, 1963, in Hillsboro, a son of Larry & Diana (Pulliam) Bess. Ricky married Tammy Plopper; they later divorced. He was employed by Leitschuh Construction; he spent many hours tinkering and repairing items and he loved mowing.
Ricky is survived by:
His sons, Ryan (Lisa) Bess of Ridgway & Randy Bess of Morrisonville
His daughter, Alicia Wolff of Litchfield
His brother, Rodney (Diana Lowder) Bess of Litchfield
His sister, Lori Owens of Raymond
6 grandchildren; Elizabeth Fixsal, Grace Fixsal, Raynie Bess, Dave Skinner & Kiera Skinner
His great-granddaughter, Ivory Fixsal
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Jeffery Bess & Joseph Bess, and a grandson, Kayden Bess.
A private service is being planned for the family. He will be inurned at St. Maurice Cemetery in Morrisonville. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is assisting the family with arrangements.
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