Marvin Ray Rickard, age 64, of Grand Island, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln.Marvin's wishes were to be cremated and a service and burial will be held at a later date.

Marvin was born on October 30, 1957 to Bernard and Doris (Reiselt) Rickard in Atkinson, NE.He was raised in Chambers, NE and graduated from Chambers High School in 1976.Most of Marvin's adult life was spent as a motel night auditor.Most recently he was employed at Comfort Suites in Grand Island.He attended the College of Hair Design in Lincoln in 1986-1987.He was a barber in Aurora and Grand Island for a short time before being stricken with Rheumatoid Arthritis.He then went on to graduate from Central Community College in 1996 with a degree in Business Administration.In his spare time he enjoyed reading.

Survived by siblings, Verlin (Pat) Rickard of Dorchester, Gary Rickard of O'Neill, Janet (Eddie) Fleek of Chambers, Warren (Peg) Rickard of Atkinson, Glenda (Dale) Mudloff of O'Neill, Vicki (Bill) Tomjack of Chambers, Darla (Rick) Cox of Lincoln; sister in-law, Shelly Rickard of Lake Havasu City, AZ; friends, Arthur Anson and Randy Piontkowski and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Alan Rickard and his twin brother, Martin Rickard.Condolences can be left at www.livson.com