Billy Carl Rickert, age 76, of Branson West, Missouri

Billy Carl Rickert, age 76, of Branson West, Missouri, passed away March 19, 2023, at home with family nearby. He entered this life September 14, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Carl and Louella (Ortstadt) Rickert. He was joined in marriage December 9, 2018, to Sharon Hinsley.

Billy proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a systems analyst for Yellow Freight for many years. His life was surrounded by the Elks Lodge for twenty-two years. Billy was the past Exalted Ruler for three different terms, vice president for the southwest district for the Elks Lodge, among various offices throughout the years. In his relaxing time, he could be found fishing or bowling. Billy’s research time was what he found most interesting. He always wanted to do his best and be the best he could be. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents and a great-granddaughter, Laina.

He is survived by his wife of four years, Sharon Hinsley; daughter, Tina (Tim) Wessley of Raytown, Missouri; four grandchildren: Christopher (Ashley), Jace, Monte (Krissie), and Matthew (Lara); ten great-grandchildren: Karl, Cortez, Jackson, Emerie, Addison, Isabella, Leah, Malachi, Olivia, and Dominick; two stepchildren: Jerry (Jan) Hinsley of Falls Church, Virginia, and Larry (Bonnie) Hinsley of Branson West, Missouri; three grandchildren: Hannah, Tristan, and Becca; sister, ginger (Mike) Baker of Olathe, Kansas; brother, Steve (Karen) Rickert of Olathe, Kansas; and many friends and extended family.

A celebration of life will be 4:00 p.m. March 26, 2023, at Elks Lodge #2505, 37 Beach Blvd., Kimberling City, Missouri. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.