Deputy Rickey L. “Rick” Iredale
(1947-2026)

 

 

Rick was born on August 11, 1947 in Madeira to Robert E. Iredale, Jr. and Eileen (Jamison) Iredale. He attended Madeira High School where he played halfback on their football team and graduated in 1964.

After high school, in September 1965, during the Vietnam War, Rick joined the United States Marine Corps. After four years of active duty, about September 1969, he enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves. Gunnery Sergeant Iredale was honorably discharged about 1985.

After active military service, Rick joined the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff Deputy. Deputy Iredale retired about 1989 with 24 years of service to his country and county.

He was also a member of the Fairfax, Ohio American Legion Post 554.

Deputy Iredale died peacefully, with his family at his side, at his home in Lebanon on  May 11, 2026 at the age of 78.

He was predeceased by his brother Robert E. Iredale, III (1998). Deputy Iredale is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Diane Lee (Kaufmann) Iredale.

Visitation will be held 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Stine Funeral Home of Lebanon on Friday, May 15, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. with Pastor Steve Tufts officiating. Interment will follow, with military honors, at Meyers Cemetery in Goshen.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Rick’s memory to Hospice of Cincinnati.

 

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