Lila E. Rickert

Lila Evelyn (Patt) Rickert, age 85, passed away at home with her husband and caregiver, Donald, at her side on Thursday, August 19, 2021. She was born on January 15, 1936 in Van Dyne, the daughter of Milton and Martha (Schumacher) Patt. She graduated from North Fond du Lac High School in 1954. On June 26, 1954, she married Donald Rickert in Eldorado. Lila was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Rosendale. She was active for many years along with being president of the Ladies Group. She worked her whole adult life on the family farm that she and Don purchased from his dad, Eldor Rickert. Lila’s talents included raising calves and helping with field work. She was blessed with a green thumb which let her keep the farmstead beautiful with flowers. Her cooking was something that everyone looked forward to. For many years she delivered meals to the harvesting crews. Her Grandson, referred to those meals as being “priceless.” She did all this while raising 5 children. Lila will be remembered with her kind and generous ways. Her eyes always sparkled when she shared her smile with a wink. She enjoyed dancing with her “Honey” Donald, while they attended many polka dances throughout the area. Lila and Donald enjoyed their vacations in Branson throughout the years, especially Daniel O’Donnell. Lila is survived by her husband of 67 years, Donald and five children: Joan (Robert) Bump of Fairfield, CA, Patti (Doug) Korth of Mayville, Ken (Patty) Rickert of Fond du Lac, Jim (Kelly) Rickert of Eldorado, and Greg (Laura) Rickert of Eldorado; her grandchildren: Crystal Starbuck of Citrus Heights, CA, Scott (Laura) Korth of Madison, Julie Korth, of Fairfield, CA, Heidi (Sam) Owens of Brandon, Jason (Kristen) Korth of Watertown, Melanie (Chuck) Baitinger of Fond du Lac, Desiree (Bob) Frank, of Brandon, Andrew (Shannon) Rickert of Van Dyne, David (Kelsey) Rickert of Bloomington, MN, Jenna (Andy) DeVries of Rosendale, Aaron (Rachel) Rickert of Eldorado, Tyler (Grace) Rickert of Fond du Lac; and her 20 great grandchildren. She is further survived by one sister, Lois Ninnemann of Van Dyne, Sisters-in-Law: Florence Kirk of Oshkosh, Lois (Ted) Chipman of Eldorado, and Gloria (Lee) Snidersich of Vassar, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law, Eldor and Edna Rickert, a grandchild, Garrett Rickert, brother and sister-in-law, Leroy and Elaine Patt, brother Hilbert Patt, brother-in-law Glenn Ninneman, brother-in law Darold Rickert. VISITATION: Friends may call from 10:00 – 1:00 PM, on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Peace Lutheran Church, 124 South Main Street, Rosendale. SERVICE: Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Peace Lutheran Church, with Rev. Kimberly Stowell officiating. Burial to follow at Rosendale Cemetery. The family would like to thank Agnesian Hospice along with their kind and compassionate caregivers for all their assistance. A special note of gratitude and endearment for the love and compassion that Virginia Fisher from HomeInstead home care, shared with Lila for the past two years of her life. Virginia is just like family in our eyes.

Lila E. Rickert

January 15, 1936 - August 19, 2021