Joe Rickwartz with 72 years of Dedicated Service

St. Ann's Knights of Columbus Council 7840 in Canyon, TX honored Joe Rickwartz with 72 years of dedicated service at their annual Christmas Dinner. Rickwartz joined the Knights of Columbus in 1944 at the Holy Family Church, Nazareth, TX, Council 2654. After moving to Dumas, TX, Joe became a founding charter member of Council #5061 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Dumas. Rickwartz held many officer positions over the years including District Deputy. Honoring Joe Rickwartz, center, is Council 7840 Financial Secretary Ken Giromini (left) and Mike Coulter, Grand Knight for Council 7840.

Picture is courtesy of Chris Albracht - Editor-in-Chief of the West Texas Catholic newspaper.