Gregory Michael Rickert

Gregory Michael Rickert obituary, Hellertown, PA

Gregory Michael Rickert

Gregory Rickert Obituary

Visit the Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. - Pennsburg website to view the full obituary.
Gregory Michael Rickert, 74, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Donna (Fillman) Rickert. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Victor and Anna (Gardian) Rickert. Greg was a 1968 graduate of the Upper Perkiomen High School and went on to serve in the Army during the Vietnam War. Upon his return, he worked at the Certain Teed Co. in Ambler for several years. Then, Greg began a career at Knoll in the Woodshop for 25 years. Greg also was a stone and brick mason for several contractors in the Upper Perkiomen region. He was also a member of the American Legion.
A car enthusiast, Greg spent many weekends at car shows and enjoyed watching Nascar races. He was well known for his outdoor Christmas light display. He was very fond of his pets, Boomer and Johnny.
Along with his wife, Donna, Greg is survived by a daughter, Amy Rickert, wife of George Wertz, of East Greenville; a stepson: Frank Bartholomew Jr.; his grandchildren; a sister, Cheryl Frank, of Pennsburg, and nieces & nephews. He was pre-deceased by siblings Kerry Allen Rickert & Cynthia G. Miller.
Friends may visit from 10-11 AM on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, at the Falk Funeral Home & Crematory, 163 Main Street Pennsburg. A service will follow at 11AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions to an animal rescue of your choice. To offer online condolences, please visit his "Book of Memories" at falkfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. - Pennsburg

163 Main Street, Pennsburg, PA 18073-1311

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