Gaylen R. Fick

1944 - 2019

Gaylen R. Fick obituary, 1944-2019, Durant, IA

BORN

1944

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Bentley Funeral Home - Wilton - Wilton

302 W 5th Street

Wilton, Iowa

Gaylen Fick Obituary

Gaylen R. Fick

September 3, 1944-March 12, 2019

WALCOTT-Gaylen R. Fick, 74, of Walcott, IA, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA.

Gaylen was born in Davenport on September 3, 1944 to Robert and Lillian (Untiedt) Fick.

Gaylen graduated from Davenport West in 1963 and from Wartburg College in Waverly, IA in 1967 with an education degree. While at Wartburg, he ran cross country where they won the conference title all 4 years. He received his Masters in guidance from Northeast Missouri State.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam.

He taught in Fertile, East Greene and Sigourney, IA and then returned to Walcott where he worked with his brother, Ron, helped area farmers and cared for his mother until she passed away in 2013.

Gaylen was a member of the Durant American Legion Post #430. He was an avid Iowa and Iowa State fan and loved watching Durant Girls Softball. He enjoyed spending time with his buddies at morning coffee in Walcott.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Durant American Legion.

Private family inurnment with military honors will be held at a later date at the Walcott Cemetery.

He is survived by his sisters: Beverly (Jim) Latorraca of Eagan, MN and Debra Fick of Urbandale, brothers: Stan (Mary) Fick of Coal Valley, IL and Ron (Rita) Fick of Durant, niece Whitney (Moses) Collins of Burnsville, MN and nephews: Brian and Brent Fick of Durant.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Allen Fick.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Durant American Legion in his memory.

Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com



Published by Quad-City Times on Mar. 17, 2019.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Gaylen Fick

Sponsored by Bentley Funeral Home - Wilton - Wilton.

Not sure what to say?





I graduated with Gaylen from West High. I've seen him in recent years at Walcott Days and at class reunion events. He always had a smile. He was a very compassionate, caring person. He will be missed by many. My sympathies to all his family.

Mary Ann Schultz Hoglund

March 24, 2019

Gaylen was a friendly guy, with a sense of humor.
I spent a few summers planting, weeding and harvesting tomatoes, and met Gaylen then. My deepest sympathies to Ron, Rita, and the rest of the Fick family.

Karen Doolittle

March 22, 2019

Gaylen was a great big brother. He taught me so much. He had a big heart and I so enjoyed his humor. I miss him already.

Debbie Fick

Family

March 21, 2019

As former classmates with Gaylen at West High School, we send our condolences as we read of Gaylen's passing... We were pleased to greet him at a recent Class of '63 reunion. It was our pleasure to have shared those high school years with friends like Gaylen! So very sorry for this loss to your family... Don and Sharon Connaughy Masterson

Sharon Masterson

March 18, 2019

Ron and Rita, Im so sorry to hear of Gaylens passing. Hugs to all of you!

Julie Hornbuckle

March 17, 2019

Great guy.....coach and teacher in Sigourney. With my sympathy.
Jim Engle

Jim Engle

Student

March 16, 2019

So sorry to hear this! He was one of my teachers in Sigourney! Very nice guy!

Deb (Tremmel) Clubb

Teacher

March 16, 2019

Gaylen was my Jr High Science teacher. Always a nice guy who cared about his students. My deepest sympathy to your family.

LaVonne Bloem

Student

March 15, 2019

Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results

Make a Donation
in Gaylen Fick's name

Memorial Events
for Gaylen Fick

Mar

24

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Durant American Legion

IA

Funeral services provided by:

Bentley Funeral Home - Wilton - Wilton

302 W 5th Street, Wilton, IA 52778

How to support Gaylen's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Gaylen Fick's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more