William Henry Rickert, Jr., 98, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Rockhill Mennonite Community, Sellersville, PA

He was the loving husband of Dorothy Virginia (Brown) Rickert for 72 years. William was born in Phildelphia to the late William Henry Rickert, Sr. and the late Edith Louisa (Mason) Rickert.

He graduated from the Industrial School of Arts in Philadelphia and the Olney High School, Philadelphia.

William was self-employed as a Commercial Artist and Illustrator.

He was a former lay preacher at North Ridge Chapel, Sellersville and correspondent for the Germantown Gospel Hall he attended in Philadelphia.

He is survived by 2 sons - David (Doris) Rickert of Conway, SC, Paul Rickert of New Hope, PA; 1 daughter, Jane (William) Hulshizer of Sellersville, PA; 6 Grandchildren, and 18 Great-Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Mann.

Family visitation time will be from 1:30 - 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 1, at Rockhill Mennonite Community, 3250 State, Rd., Sellersville, PA 18960. A Memorial Service will follow the visitation.

Private burial will take place at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Rockhill Mennonite Community at the address above or Wycliffe Bible Translators, PO Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862.

Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com