Aaron M. Rike

Aaron M. Rike, age 25, of Eaton, Ohio and formerly of Lewisburg, Ohio died Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at Hospice of Dayton after an extended illness. He was born on January 16, 1978 in Dayton, Ohio and had been employed the past 5 years at Parker-Hannifin Corporation in Eaton, Ohio. He was a 1996 graduate of Tri-County North High School in Lewisburg and played football.

Survived by his Wife of 4 years: Amy J. (Lowman) Rike; Parents: Michael & Linda (Simmons) Rike of Lewisburg, Ohio; Brother: Justin D. Rike and Sister: Leah R. Rike both of Lewisburg, Ohio. Paternal Grandmother: Phyllis Rike of Huber Heights, Ohio.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, July 26, 2003 - 11:00 A.M. (Ohio Time) at Barnes Funeral Home - 411 North Commerce Street - Lewisburg, Ohio with Brother Keith L. Adams and Brother Jim Bailey officiating. Interment will be held in Preble Memory Gardens - West Alexandria, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 25, 2003 from 12:00 to 2:00 and 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. (Ohio Time) at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton - P.O. Box 3509 - Dayton, Ohio 45401-3509 or to the family.

Amy would like to give a special thanks to all who have helped during this difficult time. To all the Nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital on the Oncology floor and all the Nurses at Hospice. Dan & Terri Magill, the Magill Family, Mike and Linda Rike and family as well as Jim & Becky Lowman. Condolences may be sent to the family via Guest Book at www.barnesfuneralhome.com