Ricky A. Neetz, 69, of Emmaus, died Feb. 6, 2022, in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Jerald and Althea (Kehm) Neetz.

He was a 1970 graduate of Emmaus High School.

He worked numerous jobs; J & J Floor Maintenance, Emmaus and various area foundries, retired from Rodale Press and continued to work part-time for Sovereign Services.

He enjoyed going to flea markets and finding treasures to share with his friends and family. When not at flea markets, he could be found at the casinos, races or Wildwood, N.J.

He is survived by brothers, Michael (Marcella), Roger (Jenn), Jerald, Mark (Sissy); nieces and a nephew and great-niece and nephews, which he affectionately called the Monkeys. He was predeceased by a son, Matthew A. and a brother, David.

Contributions may be made to the Lehigh County Humane Society.

Services are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.