Carl “Rich” Bickmeier 82, of Rayland, OH, formerly of Bellaire, died January 2, 2020, at his home.

Rich was born November 28, 1937, in Bellaire, a son of the late Kenneth and Lillie Jefferies Bickmeier Sr.

He was retired from the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel’s Mingo Plant, was a member of the Hill Hoppers Airplane Club of Triadelphia, WV., American Legion Post #52 and the VFW Post #626 both of Bellaire, a Catholic by faith, and an Army Veteran.

Preceding him in death were two brothers, Kenneth Bickmeier Jr., and Alfred Bickmeier.

Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Darlene F. (Knuth) Bickmeier, two sons, William Lasure of Celina, OH., and Patrick Lasure of Rayland, OH, 3 daughters, Christine (Steve) Supanik of St. Clairsville, OH, Fay (Brian) Fuller of Alger, OH and Joy (Davy) Heath of Centerville, OH. a brother, David (Maggie) Bickmeier of San Dimas, CA, a sister, Geraldine (Stave) Hendrickson of Columbus, OH, Sisters-in-law, Irene Bickmeier and Sally Bickmeier both of Bellaire, OH, 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441 37th Street, Bellaire, OH on Friday from 11 am until time of memorial service at 1 pm with Fr Daniel Heusel officiating.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com