Rickelman Family Reunion 2022

Its been 5 years since the last full Rickelman reunion. None of us are getting any younger and our times apart are more frequent. Let's catch up with each other and share stories of or youth and times spent in Maywood, Melrose Park, Lisle, Elmhurst and River Forest. We spent a lot of good times together as cousins, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, and grandchildren. Now we have our own children and grandchildren and great grandchildren. We currently have 4 living generations that date back in America to John D Rickelman and Ellen Kabbes in Effinham in 1840. Their son "Big" Frank Rickelmam and Anna Frilling had as son, William J Rickelman who married Mabel Tuomey. Their combined children were Florence, Ann, William F, Rita and Barbara. Barbara and Rita are still with us and both are in their 90s. Lets celebrate their lives and legacy that along with their siblings have touched and shaped our lives.

Enjoy a day filled with fun and games and food and of course memories both old and newly created ones. If so inclined there will be wiffle ball and Jackbox.tv for just some of the activities. The park has batting cages, mini golf and a water spray ground. More info on Berens Park can be found at https://www.epd.org/facilities/hub-berens-park

The reunion doesn't end at Berens Park at 3:00pm, but for those interested, we can go as a group to the Taste of Melrose just 15 minutes from Berens Park. It is near Lake and 25th. https://goo.gl/maps/9PgYmKUSrCUMSorL7

Host or Publisher Tim McEvoy