Charlene Dee Rickenbaugh, 53, of Ferdinand passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at IU Health in Indianapolis.
Charlene was born on March 15, 1969, in Huntingburg, to Leo R. and Rose Marie (Petry) Mullis. She was united in marriage with Jay Rickenbaugh on July 2, 1993 at Lincoln Boyhood Memorial.
Charlene was an employee at Best Home Furnishings. She enjoyed motorcycles, gardening, and being with family and friends, especially with her devoted husband Jay. She loved her dog Lilly.
Surviving are her husband, Jay Rickenbaugh; her children, Alex Rickenbaugh and Avery Rickenbaugh, both of Ferdinand and Austin (Destiny) Rickenbaugh of Eckerty, stepchildren, Andy (Amber) Rickenbaugh of Ireland, and Samantha (Nathan) Robinson of Eckerty; nine grandchildren; her sisters, Diana (Richard) Cox of Ferdinand, Becky (Junie) Miller of Santa Claus; and brothers, Gary, Leon, and Allan Mullis all of Ferdinand, Stanley and Richard Mullis both of Bristow, and Dean (Mary) Mullis of St. Meinrad.
Charlene was preceded in death by her parents and a niece, Beth Ann VanWinkle.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.
