Alice Jean Rickenbach

Alice Rickenbach ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Sullivan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. on Mar. 14, 2026.Alice Jean Rickenbach, 95, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg PA, where she resided since March, 2021.Alice was born on September 14, 1930, in Mahanoy City, to Lillian M. (Thomas) Baer and Harold R. Baer. She grew up alongside her younger brother, Harold R. Baer, Jr.Alice married the love of her life, Edwin W. Rickenbach on June 5, 1948 and proudly supported him throughout his 21-year career in the United States Air Force. As a devoted military wife, she made homes for her family in many locations during his service, including Myrtle Beach, SC; Goose Bay, Labrador; Washington State; Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania; and Holyoke, Massachusetts. The family finished their final military move to Harrisburg, PA and permanently settled in Enola, PA.Alice dedicated her life to caring for her home and family as a homemaker. She was a woman of deep faith and a lifelong church attendee. Over the years she was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Enola PA and Christ's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lewisburg PA. Alice also attended services at the chapel in Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village.Music was a central part of Alice's life. A gifted soprano, she sang in church choirs for many years and was often a soloist, sharing her love of music in worship and fellowship. Alice also sang with several bands in her younger years, as well as the El Shaddi Singers.Alice took great pride in keeping a welcoming and well-cared-for home. She loved flowers, tea, cats, dogs, and she treasured time spent with friends. Known for her warmth and kindness, Alice was a wonderful friend to many who will miss her dearly.Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin W. Rickenbach; her sons, Edwin H. Rickenbach and Allen D. Rickenbach; her brother, Harold Baer; and her great-grandson, Luther D. Byers.Alice is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gary L. and Jamie Rickenbach; her daughters-in-law, Patricia Rickenbach and Joan Rickenbach; five granddaughters, Jennifer Gorberg, Lisa Arrasmith (Jim), Lori Rector (Donyule), Bryna Foresman (James), and Kailyn White (Daniel); 11 great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren.Alice will be remembered for her faith, her music, her devotion to family and friends, and the quiet kindness she shared with those around her.The funeral services will be held on Monday, March 23, at Christ's Evangelical Lutheran Church at 100 South 3rd Street, Lewisburg PA, 17837. The viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m., with the Reverend Katy Moran officiating. Burial will be held privately at Fort Indiantown Gap.The Sullivan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Rickenbach family.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.