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Edward Rickert Obituary
Rickert, Edward T. 82, U.S. Army Veteran, Ret. C.F.D. Beloved husband and pal for 57 years of the late Rosemary, nee Herman. Loving father of Jean (George) Schickel-Droysen, C.C.S.D., Barb (Bob) Burke, Joan (Hugo) Perez, Marty (Barb), Mark (Janet), Therese (Brad) Telander, Matt (Diane), Jerry, C.F.D. (Bridget), Ken (Shar) and the late Frances, C.P.D. (Joseph, Sgt. C.P.D.) Tandyk. Proud grandfather of 33, great grandfather of 16. Dearest brother of the late Evelyn Grunst, Charlotte Valentine-Ossello and his twin, Donald. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn to St. Bernadette Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Misericordia/Heart of Mercy Center, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660 will be appreciated. Info, 708-636-1193 or visit www.blakelamboaklawn.com 
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Linda DeVries
August 31, 2010
Ken, Shar and the entire Rickert Family, our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Love you, Dave, Linda, Hailey and Jessie Rose DeVries Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Bob & Sue Jonczyk
August 31, 2010
Our sincerest sympathy to the entire Rickert family, especially our dear friend Terese. We know how you will miss your Dad. He fought a good battle in a fight he could not win. Now it time for him to rest. The Lord said, "No greater love has a man, than he lay down his life for his friend." Over the years, both as a defender of our country and as a protector of life and property, he has repeatedly demonstrated his willingness to share this love.
I'm sure the Lord has a special place prepared for him, where he may rejoin loved ones and friends and rest in peace. Remember the sounding bells, 3 - 3 - 5, Returning Home from Last Alarm.
Sherry Vidinich
August 31, 2010
To the Rickert Family and especially Shar & Ken, our hearts are so very heavy for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers...love you...Sherry George & Family
John Janeczek
August 30, 2010
To my dear friend Ken and the entire Rickert family, my condolences to you all at this difficult time. But please take comfort knowing your father rests in eternal peace, and is forever reunited with his beloved Rose.
John Janeczek
August 30, 2010
To my dear friend Ken and the entire Rickert family, my condolences to you all during this difficult time. But take comfort in knowing your father rests in eternal peace and forever reunited with his beloved Rose.
August 29, 2010
My condolences to the family of Edward Rickert. He was a good man and a super fireman.
Lee Rodak
Dolores Palese
August 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Rickert Family in their time of grief. At times like these, "God is near to those who are broken at heart;
And those crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34:18) I hope this will bring the family a measure of comfort.
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