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2020
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Gene Cwick Obituary
CANTON - Gene Darral Cwick, 84, of Canton, passed away at 12:46 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 8, 2020) at Graham Hospital in Canton.
He was born on Nov. 29, 1935, in Bloomington, to John George and Yvonne G. Sears Cwick. He married Edith Ann Cleinmark on Nov. 22, 1956, at the Holy Trinity Church in Bloomington. She preceded him in death in 1998. He later married Elizabeth Wheeler on Oct. 5, 2003, at the Chapel of the Trees in Funks Grove. She survives.
Gene is also survived by three children, Ellen D. (Pam Ransom) Cwick, Wauconda; Therese Stevens, El Paso; and Jaynet (Steve) Smith, Flanagan; daughter-in-law, Laura (Kim Bond) Cwick, Smyrna, Georgia; two stepchildren, Jill (Rhett) Cox and Brent (Mandy) Wheeler; six grandchildren, Allison Cwick, Erin (Will) Caughman, Matt (Ashley Cox) Bauer, Michael Bauer, Eric (Jamie) Smith and Brent (Albana) Smith; four stepgrandchildren, Ryan Cox, Sarah, Allison and Nick Wheeler; eight great-grandchildren, Mark and Elizabeth Caughman; Kingston Nuding; Nolan, Dylan and Owen Smith; and Brock and Madison Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Mark John Cwick; and one sister, Cheri Cagley.
Gene graduated from Trinity High School, later attending and graduating from ISU with a bachelor's degree in secondary education in 1958, and a master's degree in school administration in 1966. He taught at El Paso Middle School and retired as a superintendent of schools in Gridley. He was a member of the IASA, IRTA, and Knights of Columbus. He is also a past member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church in El Paso. Gene had many awards, 1975 - Yearbook Dedication; 1992 - Gridley Community Service Award; 1992 - president of the McLean, Dewitt County Superintendent of Schools Association; 1998 - Gridley High School National Honor Society, renamed The Gene D. Cwick Gridley High School National Honor Society; 2000 - named Honorary Distinguished Alumnus.
He loved camping and traveling, visiting all 50 states and parts of Europe. He also loved attending all of his children's and grandchildren's events. He will be greatly missed.
Per Gene's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date in Gridley. Memorials can be made to El Paso-Gridley Education Foundation or to Extended Care Unit at Graham Hospital in Canton.
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Michael Morin
September 13, 2020
Coach Cwick became Gridley HS Football coach in 1969 during my Senior yr...he instilled leadership and toughness in all of us as a team...he was fair and a good listener...one of the the many great people who left a lasting impression with me and many others who were fortunate to play football for this man.
Dan and Sara Hinds
September 11, 2020
Gene was a great friend and mentor to 2 fledgling teachers from 1967- We had such admiration for him. Our deepest condolences for
Jane Marsh
September 11, 2020
I have never forgotten the Cwick family who were my next-door neighbors in Gridley. Molly and Patrick join me in sending our deep sympathy for Gene's loss. Very sad. A great man
Jean Shuman Stumpf
September 11, 2020
I was at El Paso High School graduating in 1964. He instilled in me a love of life sciences....as my biology teacher in 1962 as a sophomore. I have forgotten many teachers but not Mr. Cwick ! I loved that class. It didn't hurt that he was young and handsome and had charisma and charm! RIP Mr. Cwick.....you served well.
Dave and Sharee Wright
September 11, 2020
We both attended Gridley schools when Gene was superintendent. Our deepest sympathy to his family.
The Staff of Murphy-Sedgwick Funeral Home
September 11, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
William Nelson
September 10, 2020
Thoughts and Prayers for the Cwick family RIP Tiger!
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