Karen J. Rickert, age 81, passed away suddenly on January 26, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 1/2 years, Dennis C. Rickert, her Parents Andrew & Barbara Cernuska (nee Kuhn), and her son, Kenneth A. Rickert. Loving Mother of Alyssa, Heather, Tamara and Bettina. Dear Grandmother to Sasha, the late Tyler, Courtney, Hillary, Eric, Caitlin, Jackie, and Hope. Great- Grandmother to Xander and Xaya. Dear Sister to Maryanne Hersh (nee Cernuska) and the late John Cernuska. Aunt to Christine, Jeffrey, the late Deborah, Cynthia, Kimberly, Jennifer, Jack, David, Laura, John, Angel, James, and the late Sabrina. Her never ending love and protection of her children and grandchildren will never be forgotten. Mom devoted her life to her family. She loved Daffodil's, Spring & Fall, loved to Read books and crochet. Mom loved to work on her humanitarian donation projects. May the Lord Bless her and Protect her as she becomes our greatest Angel from above watching over all her family. Mom you can drink your coffee all day now in peace.