Michael J. Rickerman

Michael Rickerman, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea and Knoxville, Tennessee, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the University of Michigan Hospital following a battle with cancer. Born on August 27, 1979, in Ann Arbor, he was the son of Rick and Mary Ann (Staebler) Rickerman. Mike graduated from Chelsea High School with the class of 1998. He was a dedicated member of the Professional Bull Riders Association, where he worked as a bull fighter, protecting the cowboys in the arena. He had a deep love for horses and worked as a farrier, while also owning and operating his own trucking business, MJR Trucking, in Ann Arbor.

Mike is survived by his significant other, Kelly Tracey of Greencastle, Pennsylvania; his parents, Rick and Mary Ann Rickerman of Knoxville, Tennessee; his brother, Matthew (Casie) Rickerman of Knoxville, Tennessee; his aunts, Kathy Frisinger and Nicki Staebler; and many cousins, Brian Dorer, Christy Dorer, Steve Dorer, Amber Rickerman, Tim Rickerman, Bridget Rieck, Brandon Staebler, Christen Ritthaler, Lindsey Wagner, Adon Staebler, Jeff Staebler, Scott Frisinger, and Eric Frisinger. He is also survived by his beloved Catahoula dog, “50.” He was preceded in death by his aunts and uncles, Sandy Dorer, Terry Rickerman, Paul Frisinger, Paul Staebler, and Dave (Judy) Staebler, and by his cousins, Billy Rickerman and Tracey Staebler.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 28th, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Chelsea Fairgrounds in Chelsea, Michigan.