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Gary Vicker Obituary
Mr. Vicker died Friday, June 22, at his home. He was born Dec. 9, 1938 in Creston, IA. the son of Charles Carl and Martha Marie Wietzke Vicker.
Mr. Vicker was a Omaha business man retiring to Lawrence in 1997.
He served in the US Army from 1958 to 1963. He graduated from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Mr. Vicker was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.
He married Sonja Ruckl on Apr. 8, 1961 in Omaha, she survives of the home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, and a son Tom.
Other survivors include 2 daughters, Paige Butler (Henry) of Huntly, VA, Nealy Johnston (Jason) of Charlottesville, VA, 3 grandchildren and 4 step-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Humane Society, American Lung Association, or Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS, 66044.
The family will receive friends Sunday, June 24, from 3pm. to 4pm. at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left at rumsey-yost.com.
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Fran Carr
June 24, 2012
Dear Family & Friends,
Gary was a fantastic person who always loved his family. I remember all the Vicker family at school. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Fran Carr
Cliff Janda
June 24, 2012
The gift of his friendship will be remembered.
My Sympathy to the family,
Bill Fead
June 24, 2012
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.
Tim Connelly
June 24, 2012
Gary was always great to work with and always offered expert marketing advice.
My deepest sympathy to his family.
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