Rick and his wife Linda met 17 years ago and have been married for 12 years.  Combined, they have 5 children and 10 grandchildren ranging from newborn to age 13.

Rick is a lifetime resident of Wheatfield, Indiana and he and his wife are members of The Church of God, also located in Wheatfield.

His wife Linda enjoys gardening, watching the grandchildren and is the secretary of Rick's Auto Repair.