Robert R. Wickes

Robert R. Wickes, 95, of County Road 75 died on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 9, 1913 in Boght Corners, the son of the late Robert Oliver and Emma Wickes. He was educated at the Boght School. He was the beloved husband of Mildred A. Johnson, whom he married on September 1, 1934. They were married over 71 years. She passed away on November 18, 2005. Robert enjoyed working alongside his wife doing the daily chores on their dairy farms both in Boght Corners and in Stillwater. He was the first skate guard at Guptills Arena, and also worked for several years at Al Murray's Lumber in Boght Corners. He also owned and operated Breezy Knoll Dairy in the early 1960's to 1972. Robert was a member of the Southern Saratoga Farm Bureau. He had been a member of Boght Reformed Church, the Calvary Methodist Church, and was currently a member of the Stillwater United Church. Robert was the father of Charles A. (Gloria) Wickes of Ballston Spa, and the late Edward Robert Wickes; father-in-law of Mrs. Ann Wickes of Stillwater; brother of the late Egbert Wickes, and the late Margaret Wickes; grandfather of Chris (Edie) Wickes, Sue Wickes, Lori (Mike) Handerhan, Michelle (Rob) Silverberg, Jeff (April) Wickes, Jason (Tammy) Wickes, and Shelley (Neil) Hawkes. Also survived by 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Robert is also survived by his faithful friend and loving companion, his dog, Tigger. Funeral will be held Saturday at 12 noon at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9 in Clifton Park. Calling hours will be from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service. Interment will be in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, NY. At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. Arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9, Clifton Park.