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Richard Wickersham Obituary
Richard Dee Wickersham, 61, of Lena passed away suddenly while traveling in Seattle, WA on Friday, July 13, 2018. Rich was born April 6, 1957, in Valparaiso, IN, the son of Lura Gwendoline (Kleist) and Donald Wickersham. Rich moved to Lena in 1974, and graduated from Lena-Winslow High School in 1975. It was there that he met his wife, Carol L. Klever. They were married on April 7, 1978. Rich started his own floor covering installation business which he ran until his death. Rich was an avid hunter, loved fixing up old muscle cars, and listening to classic rock music. He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughter, Megan (Jim) Renner of Columbus, OH; son, Cole (Jordon) Wickersham of Lena; sister, Vicky Peters of Casper, WY; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Marilyn Klever, Russ and Mary Hruby; several nieces and nephews; and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gwendoline; father, Don; father and mother-in-law, William and Marjorie Klever; brother, Donald Jr.; and several aunts and uncles.
A visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL. A celebration of life will start at 4 p.m. at the Lena Community Center, with a brief service starting at 4:30 p.m., and food and spirits to follow. Cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.
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Doris Hicks
July 20, 2018
Carol:I was so sorry to hear of Rick's sudden death. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 19, 2018
Jim & Marilyn & Families:
So sorry for the passing of your Brither-in-law. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Charles & Nancy Boop
Pearl City, Illinois
July 17, 2018
Carol and family, Very hard to hear of Wick's passing. Always a treat to talk to Wick at the Horse. He was one of a kind and never will be forgotten and being a left handed golfer made our relationship even better. Very glad to have known him for a lot of years and God has him in the best place ever. You have our sympathy.
John and Anne Lytle
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