April 19 declared Bob Ricketts Day in Fort Pierre; Ricketts attends city council meeting on his 81st birthday

Yesterday (April 19, 2021) was a big day for Fort Pierre resident Bob Ricketts.

It was his 81^st birthday. It was Bob Ricketts Day in Fort Pierre. And, it was Ricketts’ last meeting serving as a city alderman.

Mayor Gloria Hanson read a proclamation honoring Ricketts at last night’s city council meeting.

Alderman Larry Cronin has spent 15 years with Ricketts on the city council.

Alderman Todd Bernhard has been on the Fort Pierre City Council with Ricketts for 14 years.

Ricketts’ combined 41 years on the Fort Pierre City Council makes him the longest serving council person in the town’s history.

An open house honoring him for his 40+ years of service to Fort Pierre will be held April 28 from 4-6pm at the Sutley Senior Center.

Bob Ricketts and family at Ricketts’ last meeting as a city alderman.
Photo credit City of Fort Pierre.

Bob Ricketts and Fort Pierre mayor Gloria Hanson.
Photo credit City of Fort Pierre.

Bob and Jean Ricketts.
Photo credit City of Fort Pierre.

Image credit City of Fort Pierre.