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Charles J. "Chuck" Wickenhiser
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Charles Wickenhiser Obituary
Sep 24, 2025
Beloved husband of Marjorie Wickenhiser (nee Ross.) Loving father of Mark (Melinda) and Ross (Kate) Wickenhiser. Loving grandfather of Jules, Nathan and Bella. Loving brother of Lorraine (the late William) Sheehan, Sister Mary David and the late Leon, Mary Louise (Joseph) Schulz and Sister Mary Mark. Loving brother-in-law of Beverly Wickenhiser. Also survived by nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Monday September 29, 2025 from 4-7 pm at The Dietrich Funeral Home Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave. Amherst, NY 14226. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Tuesday September 30, 2025 at 9:30 am at St. Paul's Lutheran Church 7720 Goodrich Rd. Clarence Center, NY 14032. Please assemble at church. Chuck was a member of the Buffalo Fire Department for over 30 years ending his career as a Captain. Donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo or St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.
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Michael Jaskula
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My thoughts and prayers to your family in this time of sorrow.
Luke Cybulski
Yesterday
Sending thoughts and prayers to Mark, Russ and the Wickenhiser family.
RIP Charlie
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