Edwin L. Rickenbacker

Bartow- Edwin L. "Ed" Rickenbacker, age 77, of Bartow, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow. Born April 6, 1933 in Citra, Florida, Mr. Rickenbacker was a longtime resident of the Bartow area. He was a grader operator in heavy construction for many years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #3, Bartow. He is survived by his wife: Louise Rickenbacker of Bartow; daughter: Mari Ross of Vero Beach; son: David Bishop of south Florida; two step-daughters: Becky Braswell of Fort Meade & Sharon Stinson of Bartow; sister: Sylvia Tisdell of Orlando; 7 grandchildren & 1 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Monday, July 5, 2010, 4-6 pm at the First Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 355 S. Florida Avenue, Bartow. Condolences to family at whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Edwin L. Rickenbacker, please visit our flower store.