Rickey D. Gremmels, 72, of Chester, passed away at 7:47 P.M., Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at his residence.
Rickey had worked at Sparta Printing for twenty-eight years.  He retired from TG Missouri.  Rickey was of the Lutheran faith.  He was a member of the Chester Eagles Lodge and Chester Moose Lodge.
He was born June 2, 1951 in Red Bud, IL, the son of Herman and Estelle (Barnes) Gremmels, Jr.
He married Delana M. Williams on April 19, 1983 in Chester, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Chester, two children - Dennis Alan Cole, Jr. and Jordan Dale Gremmels and wife April, all of Chester, eight grandchildren - Brenna Lawrence and Josh Calloni, Jennifer Paige Cole, Chelsea Cole, Peyton Marie Cole, Taylor Rohde, Uriah Dale Gremmels, Brenna Astin and Bralynn Astin, one great grandchild - Wrennleigh Calloni, and one brother - Tim Gremmels.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers - Terry Gremmels and Kenny Gremmels and one sister - Pam Niemeyer.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M., Monday, October 23, 2023 at the Old Du Quoin Cemetery in Du Quoin with Dr. Mike Fogerson officiating.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Burial will be in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Sparta No Kill Animal Shelter and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.