RICKERT, James R. Beloved husband of Suzanne A. Rickert (née Schaaf) for 62 years. Loving father of Judy (John) Kirsch and Doug (Lori) Rickert. Devoted grandfather of Lauren (Andrew) Watson Cowen, Jim (Magdalena Greenewald), Kevin Kirsch, Janie Rickert and great grandfather of William and Grant. Dear brother of Susan (Jerry) Nixon. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 82 years of age. Visitation on FRIDAY at Our Lady of the Visitation Church, 3172 South Rd., from 9:00 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Rita's School for the Deaf, 1720 Glendale-Milford Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45215. www.bjmeyer.com