Donald Rickert

Donald “Donnie” C. Rickert 75,
of Evansville, Indiana formerly of Mt. Vernon died Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at his home.

Donald was born August 7, 1932 in Posey County, Indiana to the late Clarence and Josephine Rickert. He had worked as a self-employed farmer, retiring in 1977. Donald was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of VFW Post #1114 in Evansville, where he worked as a Custodian. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Order of Owls Nest #30 both of Evansville. Donald loved to dance and took great pride in his work as a farmer.

He is survived by:
His Companion, Betty Main of Evansville, IN

Two Daughters:
Kim Benton of Wadesville, IN
Kayla Winters of Eldon, MO
One Brother:
Dale Rickert of Mt. Vernon, IN
Two Sisters:
Sharon S. Winiger of Evansville, IN
Marilyn Cain of New Harmony, IN
One Grandchild:
Kristi Rawlings of Malden, MO
One Great-Grandchild:
Kayleigh Rawlings

Funeral Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Austin Funeral Home, 1330 E. 4th Mt. Vernon, Indiana with Reverend Tom Buffington officiating. Burial will be in St. Matthews Cemetery with the American Legion Owen Dunn Post #5 conducting military rites.

Friends may call 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 29, 2007, at the funeral home.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: St. Matthews Church Cemetery,
421 Mulberry Mt. Vernon, IN 47620

Condolences may be extended to the family at Austinfuneralhome.com