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Michael Rickert Obituary

Michael T. Rickert, 68, husband of Debra M. (Bradley) Rickert, of Sicklerville, NJ, formerly of Pennsburg, PA, died suddenly on September 28, 2017. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Theodore J. and Viola M. (Zepp) Rickert. Michael was a 1967 Graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School and a 1971 Graduate of The Pennsylvania State University majoring in Political Science. He worked for Sears Holding Corporation for 28 years and then Staples for 10 years as a Store Manager. He was currently employed with Crossmark. Survivors: Wife; two sons, Michael C. (Kimberly) Rickert and Matthew W. (Rebecca) Rickert; four grandchildren, Mason K., Brady M., Clayton W. and Colette P. Rickert; and family dog Emmy. Services: 12:00 PM on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Mann-Slonaker FH, 222 Washington St., East Greenville, PA. Burial follows in Pennsburg UCC Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at the funeral home prior to the service. Offer sympathy at www.mannslonakerfuneralhome.com. Contributions: Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Pennsylvania State University Liberal Arts Future Fund, 2583 Gateway Drive, Suite 130, State College, PA 16801.

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Published by Morning Call on Sep. 30, 2017.

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Susan Friedman

October 2, 2017

Steve and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. No words can minimize your loss. Just know that we are thinking of all of you at this very difficult time.

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Theresa Gianfortune (Siegel)

September 30, 2017

Dear Michael..... I want to thank you and Debra for your son Matt. He has been my son, Garrett Siegel, best friend and like a third brother to him. You created a wonderful human being and I want to thank you for Him.

May your soul Rest In Peace; your heart forever in your family; and your meaning on this earth long lasting. God Bless You.

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