Robert Ernst Trick

RACINE - Robert Ernst Trick, 80, was born into eternal life on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's. Loving husband of June E. Lange for 53 years. They were united in marriage in Yuma, Ariz. on January 12, 1952. He was a graduate of William Horlick High School and Georgia Tech University in Atlanta, Ga. Robert served his country as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy during the Korean War, aboard the U.S.S. Bataan Naval Aircraft Carrier, off the coast of Japan. He retired from Surgitek Medical Engineering and had more than 25 patents in his name that have made a significant contribution to society. Robert was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, June; children, Robin (Kent) Milaeger of Zephyr Cove, Nev., Jeff (Lorie) Trick of Union Grove, Lana Kuiper of Racine, Debi (Dr. Randall) Olson of Seattle, Wash., and Brad (Jenny) Trick of Whitewater; 10 grandchildren, Becky (Dan) Schultz of Milwaukee, Holly, Stephen, and Stewart Milaeger, all of Zephyr Cove, Nev., Christie (Nate) Jackowski, Mickey Trick, all of Union Grove, Angela, Kaitlyn, and Stephanie Olson, all of Seattle, Wash., and Bradley Trick of Whitewater; three great-grandchildren, Isaac Schultz of Milwaukee, Reese Jackowski and Conner Trick, both of Racine; sister-in-laws, Marilyn Gillmore and Linda Polzin, both of Racine; and brother-in-law, Donald (Jackie) Lange of St. Augustine, Fla. He is further survived by many loving nieces and nephews, David (Debbie) Gillmore of Tempe, Ariz., Randy (Crystal) Gillmore, Tammy (Greg) Davies, Renee Groen, Andy Polzin, Jennifer Wheeler of Dublin, Ohio, Jessica (Kirby) Nelson of St. Augustine, Fla., Loren (Cindy) Trick of Green Bay, Allen (Linda) Trick of DePere, Joel (Patricia) Trick of Maribel, and Janna (Greg) Hughes of Abrams; sister, Carol (Robert) Perttu; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernst and Martha; and brother, Gilbert. Funeral services will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1501 Erie Street, on Saturday, June 18, 2005, at 10 a.m. with Rev. John Schmidt officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. There will be visitation at the funeral home on Friday evening from 4 until 7 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Ridgewood Care Center's Activity Program or the St. John's Lutheran Church Music Program would be appreciated. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Ridgewood Care Center for their excellent care and for the tender support given to the family. HANSON FUNERAL HOME 3014 Northwestern Avenue 632-4479