Clarence F. Rickman, age 96, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Phyllis Jean Rickman. Loving father of Gary (Suzanne) Rickman, Dean (Jan) Rickman, and Neil Rickman. Cherished grandfather of 5 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 8 great-grandchildren. Mr. Rickman served proudly in the United States Navy During WWII . Clarence will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Arrangements entrusted to Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel. Interment to be held Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 2:15 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois. For more information, please call 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com.