Ricky Dean Bess

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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