RICKY “RICK” LEMASTER

By From JT Staff Reports

Ricky “Rick” LeMaster, age 49, of Marysville, died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 12, 2024, surrounded by those who dearly loved him.

An auto body technician, Rick was a highly skilled car mechanic. He was an associate of Bob Chapman Ford where he was a technician for 13 years.

Even tho...

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