Russell Howard Rickert's obituary , Passed away on February 2, 2026 in Lynchburg, Virginia

Russell Howard Rickert

January 6, 1933 - February 2, 2026 (93 years old)

Lynchburg, Virginia

Russell Howard Rickert's obituary , Passed away on February 2, 2026 in Lynchburg, Virginia
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Russell Howard Rickert

January 6, 1933 - February 2, 2026 (93 years old)

Lynchburg, Virginia

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Russell Howard Rickert Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Russell Howard Rickert of Lynchburg, Virginia, whose life came to an end on February 2, 2026 at the age of 93, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Russell Howard Rickert to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Blair Rickert and Florence Borah Rickert. He is survived by: his wife Jane Rickert; his children, Rebecca Russell (Joel) of California, Thomas Rickert (Lynn) of Illinois, Rae Ciardi of Tennessee, Ruth Phillips (Charles) of Tennessee, Lisa Bolen (Richard) of South Carolina, Paul Rickert (Michelle) of Maryland, Beth Schrock (Marlin) of Virginia and Mark Rickert (Kristin) of Utah; his grandchildren, Blake Russell (Jesica), Ben Russell, Susanna Russell, Seth Rickert, Kari Sommerville (Kurt), Natalie Rickert, Alisha Kushner (Lucas), Nicholas Ciardi, Adam Taylor (Lauren), Lauren Haliburton (Taylor), Zachary Taylor (Danielle), Jacob Rickert, Sophia Rickert, Chloe Rickert, Kylie Schrock, Jaina Schrock, Brett Weigman (Kristine Preiser) and Sean McCarthy; and his sister Jeannine Rickert of Pennsylvania. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.



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Feb 07

Visitation

Whitten Timberlake Chapel
7404 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Sat

Feb 07

Celebration of life

Whitten Timberlake Chapel
7404 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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