David Joseph Rickel

1950 – January 10, 2020

David Joseph Rickel of Plano, Texas, was born in 1950 in Wichita, Kansas and left this world on January 10, 2020

"David Stone" had a successful career in radio beginning in Salina, Kansas.  His adventure took him to his beloved Hawaii, Washington, D.C., Florida and finally to Dallas.  Those who worked with David remarked how much impact he had on their lives.  David was kind and tender-hearted, but always had quick wit and found humor in the simplest things. 

David is preceded in death by his father, William Joseph Rickel, mother, Louise LeChien Rickel, Sister Mary Evelyn Rickel, and brother Danny Paul Rickel. 

He is survived by his wife, Cinda Ann Rickel, son, Michael Rickel, brothers Robert Rickel and family of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Philip Rickel and family of Richardson, Texas, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, February 16 at the home of David's brother, Philip Rickel, from 3 to 5 PM for family and friends.