Arthur A. Rickert

Arthur A. Rickert, age 97, found peace on May 10, 2018. He was born in Milwaukee in 1920 to Emil and Sara Rickert. He had three brothers; (the late) Clarence, Leonard, and Edward. He also had five sisters; Jerry, Delores, and (the late) Evelyn, Rosie, and Lorraine. In January of 1940 he enlisted in the army and served for five years. During his time of service he fought for his country in WWII. On December 26, 1942 he married (the late) Sylvia Rickert (nee Rita) and they celebrated many years together until she passed away in 1996. He was always a hard worker and a dedicated family provider. He delivered coal and then became a semi truck driver until his retirement. He is survived by his five children; David (the late Darlene) Rickert, Roger (Fran) Rickert, Greg (Marilee) Rickert, Collette (Keith) Rybarczyk, and Pamela Hoven (Mike Zello). He is further survived by his grandchildren; Gareth Rickert, Gerid (Monica) Rickert, Genean Rickert, Genelle (Jeff) Anibal, Sydney (Jenny) Rickert, (the late) Tony Rickert, (the late) Sarah Martell, Dawn (Doug) Schmitt, (the late) Daniel Rickert, Danielle Rickert (Hector Trevino), DeeAnn (Ed) Fugate, Todd (Laura) Rickert, Naomi (Curt) Wagner, Tonya Riche, Jenny Schieble, Lorri (David) Tucker, Scott Rybarczyk, 42 great grandchildren,one great-great grandchild, nieces, nephews,cousins, other relatives and friends. He enjoyed dancing (especially the polka) his whole life and would drive almost anywhere that offered the opportunity. Everyone that spent time in his house can tell you he was always whistling and humming polka music and making sure you were never hungry or thirsty. And when you left (even up until his last days) he was at the front door to wave goodbye. He was also a long time member of his local Moose Lodge and went there every week for his fish fry. On June 8, 2013 he was accompanied by his daughter-in-law, Marilee, on the Veteran Honorary Flight and enjoyed himself immensely. He considered himself especially lucky to have been able to participate. The family would like to extend our deepest appreciation to the staff at the St. Francis ICU but especially to nurse Shannon. Her care for him and our family was above and beyond. Please take a moment when possible and thank a nurse! In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a veteran organization of your choice or the Wisconsin Stars and Stripes Honor Flight (starsandstripeshonorflight.org) Visitation at the Rozga-Walloch Funeral Home Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM followed by the Funeral Service at 11:30 AM. Interment Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, WI. PLEASE MEET AT CEMETERY AT 1:00PM FOR MILITARY HONORS.