N. Dean Ricer

Background

Ricer, N. Dean was born on November 1, 1936 in Stewartsville, Ohio, United States. Son of Newell D. and Cleo (Dean) Ricer.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Floriculture, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1965.

Career

Superintendent grounds C.W. Murchison Junior, Dallas, 1965-1968, University Montana, Missoula, 1968-1972. Park superintendent Living Desert Zoological and Botanical State Park, Carlsbad, New Mexico, since 1972.

Achievements

• N. Dean Ricer has been listed as a noteworthy park superintendent by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Riverfront Development Committee, Carlsbad, 1987. Field coordinator New Mexico State Police Search and Rescue Plan, Carlsbad, since 1980. Member American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta, Carlsbad Caverns National History Association (board directors 1975-1986, Service award 1986), Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce (honorary board directors since 1978), Masons.

Interests

• Hiking, photography, gardening.

Connections

Married Will Anne Moeller, October 29, 1956. Children: Karen, Wendy.

Father:

Newell D. Ricer

Mother:

Cleo (Dean) Ricer

Spouse:

Will Anne Moeller

child:

Wendy Ricer

child:

Karen Ricer