Louis B. Ricker was born on July 10, 1884, in Monterey Township, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Herman Henry Ricker and Mary Catherine Lehmkuhle. He grew up on the family farm two miles west of Ottoville.

He was listed as Lewis Landwehr's grandson on the 15 June 1900 US Census, Monterey Township, Ohio.

On June 27, 1908, he was united in marriage at Ottoville to Anna Kemper, daughter of Henry and Louisa Kemper. Anna Kemper was also born near Ottoville on January 10, 1888.

He is listed as head of household (26 yrs) in 1910 Census, Perry Township, Putnam County, OH. Living with wife Anna (23 yrs) and daughter Emma(1yr)

He is listed as head of household (35 yrs) in 1920 Census, Monterey Township, Putnam County, OH. Living with wife Anna (31 yrs) and children Emma(10 yrs), Isadore (8 yrs), Leona (7 yrs), Alfred (4 yrs) and Gilbert (2yrs).

He is listed as head of household (45 yrs) in 1930 Census, Monterey Township, Putnam County, Living with wife Anna (42 yrs) and children Isadore (19 yrs), Leona (17 yrs), Alfred (15 yrs), Gilbert (12yrs), Mary(10 yrs), Rita(8 yrs), Marcus(5 yrs) and Richard(1yr).

His obituary read:

10-26-1938
Louis Ricker Passed Away; Father Of Ten Children Died Suddenly

Louis B. Ricker, a prominent resident of three miles southwest of Ottoville, died at St. Rita's Hospital, in Lima, at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, following a brief illness. He was taken ill suddenly at noon on Tuesday and underwent an emergency operation at the hospital Tuesday afternoon. A blood transfusion on Wednesday failed to aid the stricken man.

Mr. Ricker was born on a farm two miles west of Ottoville on July 10, 1884, the son of Henry and Mary Ricker.

On June 27, 1908, he was united in marriage at Ottoville to Anna Kemper, daughter of Henry and Louisa Kemper. For twelve years following their marriage, the couple lived on a farm three miles east of Cloverdale. From that place they moved to their present home. Mr. Ricker was a very well known and lifelong resident of Putnam County. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and of the St. Joseph's Society.

When his death occurred he was fifty-four years, three months and sixteen days of age.

He is survived by his widow; and ten children, Mrs. Frank J. Foster, Florence, Alabama; Isadore, Gilbert, Marcus, Richard, Harold and Mary Ricker, all at home; Rita and Alfred Ricker, Florence, Alabama; and Mrs. Harry Backus, southeast of Delphos; and five grandchildren.

Surviving also are the following brothers and sisters, Joseph and Herman Ricker, west of Ottoville; Mrs. Herman Kemper, Mrs. Jacob Burgei and Mrs. William Gasser, all of Ottoville; and Mrs. Elizabeth Meyers, Norwalk.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter.

The funeral was held at Immaculate Conception Church in Ottoville Saturday morning at 9:00 o'clock with Rev. Gerwert officiating. Burial was made in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.