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Dennis Charles Rickert

1941 - 2025

Dennis Charles Rickert obituary, 1941-2025, Chicago, IL

BORN

1941

DIED

2025

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Dennis Rickert Obituary

Dennis C. Rickert, age 84, passed away suddenly on December 6, 2025. US Air Force Veteran (early 1960's), Lackland AFB, stationed Goose Bay Labrador, Canada- 801st Air Support Squadron. Leaves behind his wife, Karen J. Rickert, of 57 1/2 years of Marriage. Loving father to 5 grown children, 8 Grandchildren, and 2 Great-grandchildren. His never ending love for his wife and family will never be forgotten. He was proud of his Military Service. Visitation: December 20, 2025 from 1pm-4pm at Rago Brothers Funeral Home: 7751 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL

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Published by MilitaryTimes.com on Dec. 15, 2025.

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7751 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634

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