Roy I. Rikert
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Roy Irving Rikert, 84 of Sharon, VT, passed away at home on December 12, 2020.
He was the son of Dorothy Moody Rikert and Irving Rikert. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY, and lived most of his life in Sharon, VT.
In his early years he worked farming and driving a milk truck. He served in the Marines. Later, he went to work driving a mail bus and then drove mail for RSD trucking.
Through the years Roy enjoyed gardening and landscaping, especially the fruit trees around his home, woodworking in his shop, and he built all of his family homes. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and watching their sports games.
He is survived by his children, Lori Campbell of Tunbridge, VT; Patrick Rikert of Tuscon, AZ; Sandra Rikert of Sharon, VT and Matthew Rikert of Sharon, VT. A longtime companion, Linda Rikert; several grandchildren; his sisters, Betty Reynolds of B.C. Canada, Shirley Robinson of Sharon, VT and Barbara Mirando of Derry, NH. He is predeceased by his parents, a sister, Joan Rikert and his son, Jonathan Rikert.
There will be no services at this time.
A private message of sympathy for the family can be shared at www.boardwayandcilley.com. The Boardway and Cilley Funeral Home, Chelsea, VT is in charge of arrangements.