Mildred Rickert, 92, of Columbus, Nebraska, died peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Public visitation will be on Wednesday, July 12, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home. A private funeral service and private interment will be held.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Peace Lutheran Church or the Lutheran Hour.

Mildred G. Rickert was born on September 28, 1930, in Platte County, Nebraska, to Fred and Minnie (Grotelueschen) Kant. She attended Christ Lutheran School north of Columbus and graduated in 1948 from Kramer High School. Mildred worked for the Soil Mover Company for several years.

Mildred was married to James Rickert on September 28, 1950. She and James were blessed with four children. Mildred loved her Lord and her family very much. She was a very loving mother and the matriarch of the family. Mildred loved to play bridge and was a volunteer at the Columbus Community Hospital for 30 years.

Mildred is survived by:
Husband: Jim Rickert of Columbus, NE
Son: Terry "Fuzz" Rickert of Columbus, NE
Son: Tim (Sue) Rickert of Columbus, NE
Daughter: LeAnne (Rich) Johnston of Fountain Hills, AZ
Daughter: Susan (Stuart) Krejci of Wahoo, NE
7 grandchildren
13 great grandchildren (and one on the way)
Special niece: Irene Clayburn of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law: Leona Kant of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law: Alvin Rickert of Columbus, NE

Mildred was preceded in death by:
Parents: Fred & Minnie Kant
Brothers: Carroll Kant & Elvin Kant
Sisters: Hilda (Marvin) Bakenhus & Margaret (Ray) Wilke
Parents -in-law: John & Eunice Rickert
Sisters-in-law: Virginia (Milton) Ewert & Mabel Rickert
Great grandson: Brandon