Gordon L Hicks

1921 - 2013

Gordon L Hicks obituary, 1921-2013, Hales Corners, WI

BORN

1921

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Hales Corners

11030 West Forest Home Ave

Hales Corners, Wisconsin

Gordon Hicks Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 17, 2013.

Hicks, Gordon L. "Tom"

Went home to the Lord Saturday, June 15, 2013, at age 92. Beloved husband of 68 years of Ceola J. (nee Orrison). Loved brother of Margaret (the late Cyril) Cackett and the late Charles (Frances) Hicks. Wonderful uncle of Barbara (Richard) Sinjakovic, Charles Hicks, David Hicks and the late Kathryn Hicks. Further survived by other relatives, neighbors and friends.

Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, June 19, at the FUNERAL HOME. Visitation from 10 AM until the time of Service, 11 AM. Interment at Highland Memorial Park.

Tom was a long time employee of Allis Chalmers, proud WWII army veteran and purple heart recipient.

Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral Home
11030 W Forest Home Ave.
Hales Corners, Wi
414-425-6060

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June 19, 2013

"Mrs. Hicks" (Ceil), Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With Love, Laura, Lynn and Gail Bergunde

June 18, 2013

Ceola, Words cannot adequately express our heartfelt sympathy to you on the passing of Tom. May a lifetime of memories comfort you at this time.
With love, Laura & Carl Moon, Jayme & Jennifer

June 18, 2013

Deb & Bil Schaller

Ceola and family - We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was such a kind neighbor and friend. He will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.
Deb and Bil Schaller

June 18, 2013

"Mr. Hicks", Forever in our hearts are the wonderful times we spent growing up as next door neighbors, and the times in which we have since "visited" here and there! God bless you Mr. Hicks! Our deepest sympathies to Tom's relatives and friends. The Bergunde girls, and their families

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11030 West Forest Home Ave, Hales Corners, WI 53130

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