Ricki J. Kallner, 73, of Lebanon, Indiana passed away Monday, October 12, 2026. He was born in Frankfort on January 18, 1953, a son of the late John C. Kallner and Myrtle L. (Evans) Kallner Clossin.
On April 1, 2003, he married Kelly K. (Lytle) Kallner in Gatlinburg, Tennessee; she survives.
Ricki graduated from Clinton Central High School in 1971. He was a carpenter for Bradley’s Home Improvement in Lebanon, Shoffner Brothers in Indianapolis, and for Larry Metzger of Lebanon.
Ricki was a member of Lebanon’s Fraternal Order of Eagles 2062 and Dead Fish Bar & Grill. He enjoyed kayaking, mushroom hunting, and traveling with his wife.
Survivors include his wife, Kelly Kallner of Lebanon; children, Liberty “Libby” (Matt) Melson of Burlington, Indiana, Amber (Brandon) Childers of Madeira Beach, Florida and Joseph (Avery) Lasley of Pendleton, Indiana; grandson, Jaiden Lewis of Kirklin; brother, Nicki (Sara) Kallner of Frankfort; and his beloved dog, Oliver.
In addition to his parents, Ricki was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Isabel.
No services will be held. Myers Mortuary and Boone County Crematory have been entrusted with his cremation arrangements.
Memorials may be directed in his memory to the Boone County Cancer Society, 1208 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana 46052.