Name: Calling hours for Robert D. "Bobby" Fick
Start: 2016-03-05T14:30:00.000Z
End: 2016-03-05T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, P.C. - Emmaus

Robert "Bobby" D. Fick, 79, of Emmaus, passed away peacefully Monday, February 29, 2016. He was born December 17, 1936 to the late Walter and Mamie (Crossley) Fick of Emmaus. He shared 55 years of marriage with his wife, Ola, until her passing in Nov. 2015. He served his country as a proud member of the US Marine Corps. He was employed as a plant manager for Owens-Corning, Emmaus, until his retirement in 1980. He had a great love of sports and coached football and baseball for many years in the Emmaus Youth Association. When his coaching days ended, he remained an enthusiastic and vocal fan. He was a long time member of the CWV, VFW, the American Legion, the Owls and the Mercantile Club. Survivors: He will lovingly be remembered by his 5 sons: Russel (Patti) of Allentown, R. Scott (Teresa Stricker), Randy (Stephanie), Allen (Lisa), and Anthony, all of Emmaus. His memory and great stories will also be cherished by his grandchildren, Joshua (Kerri), Andrew, Brittney, Caleb, Bethanee (Travis Houser), Nathaniel, Patrick, Micah, Jacob, Ryan and Sean; 7 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Bobby was predeceased by his sisters, Susan Kemeter, Sarah Lorah, and Margaret Dunstan, his brothers, Walter and Wilbert, and great-granddaughter, Kaylynn Quiles. Services: 11 AM Saturday, March 5, 2015 at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. Calling hour will be held 9:30-11 AM Saturday in the funeral home. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Emmaus Youth Association, P.O. Box 646, Emmaus, PA 18049.

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Published by Morning Call on Mar. 1, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Fick

Sponsored by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, P.C. - Emmaus.

14 Entries

January 30, 2017

I want to thank everyone for being here today so that we can share some memories of our childhood and tell you about our Dad.

Many of you were here just 104 days ago, when I had the opportunity to share about my Mom. I think those 104 days were the hardest days of my dad's life. It's so strange to know that both my Mom & Dad are gone. I know my dad would not have believed the final days of his life would be spent in a nursing home. So I am thankful for the veterans and friends who took the time to visit my dad over the past few years.

In a moment, we'll be listening to Pastor Tim Young. I am forever grateful to Pastor Tim for making the time share scripture and pray with my dad each Friday. I don't believe it was just by chance that Tim stopped by.

My dad grew up in Emmaus, in a part of town called Hunktown. I'm not sure if people outside of Emmaus know of Hunktown, but it should have been on the borough map. My dad told many stories of good times and even some tragic times there. From his stories, I can tell that it was a part of Emmaus where people definitely had each others back.

He started his life path by leaving school early to join the Marines. He was very proud to have served his country & we were proud of him too. He would tell many stories of his time traveling afar. I remember one story where his Commanding Officer ordered him to sit down and write a letter home. Just to let his parents know he was alright.

My dad was tough and expected nothing less from me & my brothers. I think when you have someone who served his country in your family, Veterans Day isn't just a day that you celebrate once a year. Every day was Veterans Day in our home. My dad was so proud of being a Marine. I usually think of this quote when we gather at the triangle to observe Memorial Day: I can't believe God put us on this earth to be ordinary. Our dad was part of this extraordinary group of men & women, and if you read the history books and current events about our armed forces, they are still the best.

In December of 1959, shortly after his service ended, he married my mom. Soon they had 5 sons. My parents loved a great party and hosted many of them at our home. I remember so many of those days as if they were yesterday. The people of Hunktown and our parents helped make my brothers and I who we are today. It would be great if everyone had the opportunity to grow up in a community like ours.

My earliest memories of my dad were at the CWV baseball field. My dad could have talked for days about his players. He would be the first to tell you how the kids he coached played for the love of the game. CWV had a great winning tradition with an enthusiastic coach and the best moms and dads cheering us on. We all know the phrase Winning isn't everything, but his teams played with a desire to win. My dad coached many of Emmaus' finest players and if you wanted play more, you needed to improve. I know that even the best players received an earful of instruction from my dad. He even took his teams to tournaments outside the area, just so they had the chance to be the best they could be. He loved to tell everyone how great his players were. In later years, he kept track of those boys in every type of sport they played.

When his coaching days ended, he became one of Emmaus' biggest fans and every umpire, referee or official knew if they needed glasses by the end of the game. He loved to watch his five sons and later, his grandchildren compete in their athletic events. He was our biggest fan.

Sports were an important part of his life, but so was serving his community. Whether it was putting flags on the gravesites of our vets, helping with their funeral services, or marching in the Memorial Day Parade, he was there.

I know the days will pass when people say, Are you one of Bobby's sons? and I will miss that. But I won't ever forget that he was my Dad.

Don Keiser

March 8, 2016

To the Fick Family,
I'm sorry for your loss. I remember alot of good times with your family. New Years Eve parties at your house when we were kids. The picnics at Community Park with all our families. Playing baseball for CWV and Bobby yelling at me for missing the cut off man at 3rd base. Your Mom and Dad were great people and well respected in the community and there back together now.

Mary Ann Miller

March 3, 2016

To The Family: His heart was broken when His wife died. Now He is with Her again. Prayers and Hugs. John McElroy and Mary Ann Miller.

John C. Karas

March 3, 2016

Scotty, Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Bobby was a good friend of my Dad's from Emmaus and the CWV.

"Chucky"

Michael Wenner Sr

March 2, 2016

To the entire Fick family,my condolences your dad,grandfather,great grandfather was one of a kind.Growing up in Emmaus I knew him well as a player,coach,fan and fellow veteran,his voice would always be heard by most officials in the LV.As a coach of some of his boys I knew first hand when I messed up but in the end he was as dedicated to his family as anyone I have ever met.RIP Bobby and I'm sure your giving some official what for above.

Gary Crossley

March 1, 2016

Even as a young boy playing ball at CWV I knew that my coach Bobby Fick enjoyed teaching kids the game of baseball. Many nice memories of playing ball on the many fields of Emmaus Little League with all the Fick boys.

Your Dad was a nice man.

Sorry for the loss of both your Mom and Dad,

stephen smith

March 1, 2016

My condolences Scott and the Fick Family

Denise Stine

March 1, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the entire Fick family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Liz DeSantis

March 1, 2016

So very sorry to hear about his passing. He was a trooper, but missed Mom too much. The 2 of them are now dancing away in Heaven watching over you all. May he RIP.

Ed Lutterschmidt

March 1, 2016

To the Fick family,
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

James Dunkle

March 1, 2016

TOO Rusty, Patti , and the boys. My deepest condolence's to you and your family. Your Mom and your dad are together again. God bless you.

March 1, 2016

ALLEN & SCOTTY:
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD!
HE WAS REALLY A GREAT "AMBASSADOR" OF "HUNKTOWN" AND I ALWAYS TOLD HIM HE COULD RUN FOR POLITICS. WHEN YOUR DAD WAS
MANAGER OF OWENS-CORNING, "MY DAD" APPRECIATED THE FACT THAT BOBBY TRIED TO IMPROVE THE "POND" @ THE DUMP AND TOOK INTEREST IN CLEANING-UP THE PROPERTY. EVERY EASTER, MY KIDS STILL REMINISCE ABOUT THE "EPIC" "BOBBY FICK" CWV EASTER EGG HUNTS. HE ALWAYS GOT A GREAT TURN OUT, MANY EGGS TO COLLECT AND HOW COULD YOU FORGET THE "SUPER BIG" CHOCOLATE BUNNIES AND THE "BIG RED ROOSTER". YOU COULD TELL HE WAS IN THE "MARINES" BECAUSE HE RAN THE EGG HUNT WITH "STRICK PROTOCOL"! IF YOUR FOOT WAS ON THE LINE OR ADULTS PICKED UP EGGS FOR THE KIDS "YOU WERE KICKED-OUT"! "CLASSIC BOBBY". IN CLOSING, HE NEVER, EVER, FORGOT TO ASK HOW "ANNA" (MY MOTHER IN LAW) WAS DOING. HE WILL BE MISSED! I SURE HE BE ELECTED INTO THE HUNKTOWN "HALL OF FAME". I COULD JUST RAMBLING ON!!, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

JIM APGAR

March 1, 2016

Dear Fick family, Our sincere sympathy comes your way in the passing of your Dad. WE really only know Randy and Steph from Bethel church but our thoughts are for all your family. May GOD truly give you HIS Peace today and always. In Christian Love, Marlene and Ron Shoemaker

March 1, 2016

Dear Randy and Steph--we grieve with you and your extended family as you experience this significant loss. Please know we are among the many who will support you in prayer. He is able...

Frank and Loretta Farley

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