Donna Rickett

Donna Clausen Rickett, of North Platte, passed away at the age of 77, on Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Linden Court after a short battle with ALS.

Donna was born April 27, 1941, in North Platte to Gaylord and Leona Clausen. She attended school in many places including Scottsbluff, South Carolina and Indiana then graduated from Hershey High School in 1959. Donna attended Mid-Plains Community College, was a licensed Hairdresser and later worked at Country Joy.

Donna married her sweetheart, Capt. Beckley L. Rickett, in 1959 in North Platte. In retirement Beck and Donna loved to travel and spoil their grandkids and great-grandkids. Donna also enjoyed golfing, fishing, knitting doing puzzles.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Beckley, in 2008; her mother, father and brothers, Jerry and Steve.

Donna is survived by her sons, Scott (Sandy) Rickett, of Salda, Russia, Craig (Jill) Rickett, of North Platte, and Max Costner, of Washington; brother, Mike (Deb) Ziegenhagen, of California; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, all of Washington; brothers-in-law, Gary (Carolyn) Rickett, of North Platte and Jack (Pam) Rickett, of Sutherland; and other family. She will also be missed by her special fur baby, Kamie.

Cremation was chosen and at Donna's request, a private graveside service will be held in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Instead of flowers, Donna's wish is that you donate to St. Jude Children's Hospital or do an unexpected act of kindness for someone who is in need. The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.