Ricky A. Learn: Loving Son, Father, Grandfather

Ricky A. Learn, 56, of 1992 Wayman Branch Rd., Olean passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 23, 2024.

Born on July 7, 1968, in Wellsville, he was a son of Lawrence and Patricia Childs Learn, Sr.  On March 28, 1992, in Blackcreek, he married the former Shelley L. Vogel who survives.

He was a graduate of Bolivar Central Schools Class of 1987.  He had worked for various farms throughout the years. He was currently employed as a forklift operator for Fitzpatrick and Weller in Ellicottville.

Ricky was the jokester of the family and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.  He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, enjoyed watching NASCAR, and listening to music.  Hunting season was always a favorite of his because all of his family was together. 

In addition to his wife, he is survived by

His mother      Patricia Learn                                                  Bolivar

His Children     Brooke (Billy Buddell) Learn                           Cuba

                        Ricki Reanee (Justin Ostrander) Learn            Allegany

                        Courtney Learn                                               Cuba

                        Kayla (Brad) Barber                                         Belfast

His grandchildren        Marley, Kynlee, Landyn, Skeyelar, Jacob, Lydia, Owen, Aubrey, Elaina, Maverick, and Alora

A Brother         Larry (Ang) Learn                                Delevan

3 Sisters           Sandra (Bruce) White                          Andover

                        Laurie Tuttle                                        Attica

                        Rebecca (Jason) Folts                          Yorkshire

Several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins, and is dogs Bob and Gus.

In addition to his father, he was predeceased by a son Derek Vogel who passed at birth, a sister and brother-in-law Wendy (Don) Folts, his father and mother-in-law David (Linda) Vogel Sr., and his dogs Koda and Charlie

Friends will be received at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street Cuba, on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from Noon until 3 P.M.  A Funeral Service will begin at 3:00 P.M. in the funeral home.  Pastor Claudia Little, will officiate.

Online condolences may be sent at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com