Donald L. Rickert 1944-2022

He was born Feb. 18, 1944, in Greenville, Pa., the son of the late Wayne Rickert and Doris Steele Rickert.

Don graduated from Greenville High School in the Class of 1962. After high school, he joined the Navy and served from 1965 to 1969. Don then attended Penn State University and received his associate degree in horticulture.

He married the love of his life, Michele A. Mihalcho, Sept. 14, 1988, and they enjoyed 34 years of marriage together.

He had lived in Newton Falls for the last 34 years, formerly of Greenville, Pa.

Don worked as a machine operator at Packard Electric for 30 years and retired in 1999. Don was a member of Newton Falls VFW Post 3332 and Newton Falls Amvets Post 112. He enjoyed camping, walking his dog, growing flowers, gardening, fishing, riding his bicycle and spending time with the grandkids.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; one nephew, Danny Rickert; and his father-in-law, Michael Mihalcho.

He is survived by his wife, Michele A. Rickert of Newton Falls; one stepson, John B. White of Newton Falls; four brothers, Jim Rickert of Liberty, Bob and Carol Rickert of Greenville, Pa., Bruce and Shirley Rickert of Cary, N.C., and Bill Rickert of Orange, Texas; and one grandson, Trevor and Sonya White of Southington.

Cremation has taken place and there are no services at this time.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, 330-872-5440. Family and friends may view his obituary online or send condolences at www.jamesfuneral homeinc.com.

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