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Robert Wickard Obituary
September 3, 1929 - August 6, 2025
CARLISLE - Robert M. Wickard, 95, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 3, 1929, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Jacob Ellsworth Wickard and Marie (Deitch) Wickard.
Bob was a long-time farmer in North Middleton Twp. and owned and operated his own seed cleaning business. Bob also conducted an annual farm consignment sale for 50 years. He was a member of North Middleton First Church of God, Carlisle. He enjoyed working and taking care of his family and the farm.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Lois V. (Gayman) Wickard; their children, Dean (Pat) Wickard, Diane (John) Anderson, Kenneth (Brenda) Wickard, Gina (Scott) Lebo and Kevin (Rose) Wickard, all of Carlisle; one brother, Paul David Wickard; 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by one brother Vernon Wickard and two sisters, Dorothy Quigley Handshew and Evelyn Snader.
A viewing will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, followed by the funeral service at 12:00 noon in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle with Rev. Randy Zook and Rev. Joe Castanos officiating. The burial will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to North Middleton First Church of God Cemetery, C/O Kenneth Wickard, 1630 Waggoners Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17013. www.EwingBrothers.com.
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Monda W.
August 9, 2025
Lois and Family, my most sincere condolences. God bless you!
Janice and John Scott
August 9, 2025
May God watch over you and your family.
Mr. and Mrs. John Scott
August 9, 2025
Mr. Wickard and his family are wonderful people. So glad to know him.
Pam (Boyer) Smoots
August 7, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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