Rickie Hummel

Rickie Hummel, 66, of Helfenstein, passed away, Thursday evening, with family by his side, at his residence.  Born in the former Ashland State General Hospital, Fountain Springs, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Marilyn Maurer Hummel.  He was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, class of 1977.  Rickie was active in football and wrestling, wining 76 times in 76 wrestling matches.  He was employed 35 years as a butcher for Hazel Park Meats, Hazleton, and later as a forklift operator for Buchheit Logistics, Hometown, until his retirement.  Rickie loved the outdoors, he was an avid lover of hunting, fishing, camping and target shooting.
Survivors:
Wife:  Christine Herring Hummel, married August 17, 2018 
Daughters:  Cali Camden, Valley View; Stacey Herring, Kulpmont; Sharlene Herring, Ashland; and Dawn Herring, Mt. Carmel 
Sons: Matt Hummel, Nevada; Nick Hummel, Ashland, and Josh Hummel, Berwyn, and Tony Herring, Mt. Carmel
Sister:  Trudy Hummel, Mowry
Brother:  Russel Hummel, Lavelle
16 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren
Relatives and friends are invited 
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Funeral Service, on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 3 PM in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland.  Officiating will be Rev. Jeremy Smallwood, Pastor of the Lavelle Church of the Nazarene, Lavelle.  Calling hours will begin at 1 PM until service.  The family requests memorials be made to the Lavelle Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 404, Lavelle, PA 17943.  Visit www. Fritzfuneralhome.com. 

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