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Richard WICKERSHAM Obituary
WICKERSHAM, Richard Elton
Born July 12, 1945 in Fresno, California. He never fully recovered from a brain aneurysm he suffered on December 23, 2010, and passed quietly at home in Orangevale, California on May 21, 2011. Richard is survived by his wife of 18 years, Anne Wickersham, sister Lynn (Don) Myers, niece Melynda (Steve) Mallory, niece Lisa Myers, and stepson Brian Cline. Richard received his Bachelors and Masters of Business degrees from Fresno State University where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Richard was devoted to his family and blessed with many time honored life-long friendships. Richard's commitment to supporting and nurturing his family and friends was an inspiration to all. His creativity, amazing wit, and sense of humor will be greatly missed. Friends are invited to join in a celebration of Richard's life to be held at the Elks Lodge, 535 Woodworth, in Clovis, California, on Saturday July 9th, at 1 PM. For Richard's friends and family who are unable attend the Fresno celebration, an additional celebration will be held in Lincoln, California at 1 PM on Saturday, August 27th. For more information, please contact the family via email: [email protected].
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for Richard WICKERSHAM
Harry Lee
June 27, 2024
Harry Lee
January 4, 2024
Still miss those morning coffee breaks. This world is a lot stranger than when you left it. I can hear you chuckling from above, my friend
Starry Bush-Rhoads
June 27, 2023
Dear Wicky, you are not gone until you are forgotten. As a friend I will remember you and miss you the rest of my life. So many laughs, so many wonderful memories. Your loyalty impacted my life as well as your love of life. Until we meet again with love, Starry
STARRY BUSH-RHOADS
August 3, 2011
Wickie was a generous, witty, compassionate friend with whom many fun memories were created. Save a dance for me Wickie and I'll see you soon. Keep smiling always.
John Waugh
July 26, 2011
Wicky was a fraternity brother at Fresno State during the 60's. He was a fantastic guy with a very quick wit. I always looked forward to bumping into him on campus or at the fraternity house.I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss him. I know that I will never forget him. John Waugh
Steve Ford
July 15, 2011
"Rich (Chrome Dome) and I bonded the moment we met. I feel as though I have lost half my sense of humor." Steve Ford - UAE (formerly California)
July 15, 2011
"A generous, helpful, compassionate human being - we will miss him greatly." - Kathleen Ford UAE (formerly California)
Kevin Reardon
July 12, 2011
The most decent and crazy friend I've ever had. "Hoss" and I still talk every day.
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