John Wicker

I had the great honor of being Mr. Wicker's student for a few years in Orchestra and one semester of Guitar. Music was more of a hobby, but Mr. Wicker would always encourage me and push me to do more. He was always kind and made me feel welcome, even if I wasn't as passionate about music than other students. That's what made him stand out to me, he'd treat everyone with kindness. I hadn't got to see him after he retired, but I never forgot the classes I had with him and the wonderful...

John Wicker changed my life. He saved me when he overlooked his entire orchestra class to teach me the left handed tuba. He saved me in more ways than a person is allowed. I love him and his family as they are mine.

Mr. Wicker was a great, great teacher and an incredible musician - I can't overstate how influential his classes were and how much they have stuck with me over the past almost 50 years. I still play the lick to "Sing Alleluiah"! What he taught me will be with me for the rest of my life. My most sincere condolences to his family.

John was a dear friend to my former husband and I and I am grateful to have known him. His talent and dedication were phenomenal. I cannot say his name however, without that of his loving wife Kim. They both were selected as God parents to both our kids for good reason: authenticity, in a word. The other major concept they represented to me throughout the 34 years I have known them is 'family'. The Bollings love the Wicker family and we know John's presence will be sorely missed by many,...

John was a wonderful teacher and a lifelong friend. I cherish everything I learned from him and his wonderful open heart, he gave all to his students and friends and family.

John Wicket was like part of the family, especially Jennifer Arnold Muhlig´s family. John was a true mentor to our daughter, Jennifer in ways that went far beyond music. He was like Jennifer´s second dad. She probably spent more time working with John than being with her own dad! John had a special way about helping struggling young and old musicians feel good about their instrument choice and their dedication to playing that instrument. He even let old ladies like me sing with the Barry...

John provided music at our wedding, 41+ years ago. We offer our condolences to the entire Wicker family. Margaret and Doug Yoder

I have know Kim and John since 1983 when Jesse and Ali went to Kindergarten at sunset elementary, where Chelsea and Brettlynn became fast friends. My kids absolutely adored John. And Kim and I saw each other Almost Daily for years. John was so talented and as the head of the music program at MCD he instilled the gift of music in all of his students, year after year. John became like a member of all of their families. I remember many long talks and tons of laughs with John and will always...