Background
Rickert, David Leslie was born on January 6, 1939 in Minneapolis. Son of Leslie Everett and Rose Anastasia (Milo) Rickert.
Rickert, David Leslie was born on January 6, 1939 in Minneapolis. Son of Leslie Everett and Rose Anastasia (Milo) Rickert.
Student, University Minnesota, 1957. Student, Pensacola Junior College, 1961. Student, Minneapolis College Art & Design, 1965.
Assistant ad manager Hart Schaffner & Mary, Chicago, 1966-1968. Art director Richard Stebbins & Associates, Minneapolis, 1968-1972. Creative director Gamble-Skogmo Inc., 1972-1975.
Partner Roling, Rickert & Rau, Williams Bay, Wisconsin, 1975-1979. Creative director Pickwick/Musicland Corporation, Minneapolis, 1979-1980, Wenger Corporation, Owatonna, Minnesota, 1980-1983. Owner, president David Rickert Artworks, Minneapolis, since 1983.
With United States Navy, 1957-1963. Member National Oil and Acrylic Society, Minnesota Watercolor Society (president 1998-2000), Minnesota Artists Association, Hopkins Area Artists Association, Bloomington Art Center, Edina Art Center (teacher since 1999).
Married Kate Williams (divorced November 18, 1999). Children: Randolph, Christopher, Lindeman Opdyke, Michael, Daniel, Amy.