Russell "Steve" Rickert, 53

Russell "Steve" Rickert, 53 , passed away after fighting Pancreatic Cancer, on Tuesday.December 9, 2014, in Asheville NC.
He is survived by his wife Joan and sons Jeff and Kevin Rickert. also his mother , Betty Rickert and Father, Russell Rickert and wife Jackie.
As well as brothers David and Andy Rickert and their families.
Steve retired from the US Air Force after 25 years, and also worked as the lodging director at Rumbling Bald resort in Lake Lure.
A memorial service will be held at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service in Hendersonville, NC on Friday December 19, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Military Honors will be conducted by Shaw Air Force Base.
Visitation will start at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to:
www.lustgarten.org/donate or www.appalachiantrail.org