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Robert Wickert
ROBERT WICKERT
Marion
Robert G. Wickert, 80, a resident of Crestview Acres, Marion, entered eternal life on Monday evening, June 22, 2015, at Crestview Acres.
Bob was born May 27, 1935, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, Wis., the son of the late Edward L. and Grace Lambries Wickert. Bob was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1953. He continued his education at the University of Wisconsin Extension-Manitowoc, receiving his associate degree in business administration. Bob served three years in the United States Army Infantry and airborne schools in Fort Benning, Ga., and was later stationed at Banberg, Germany, for 23 months. After his honorable discharge, Bob returned to Manitowoc and became employed from 1960 to 1980 with Manitowoc Engineering Co. During those 20 years of employment, Bob worked in the assembly shop, test and load area, experimental shop and contract sales departments.
In 1981, he became employed with Link-Belt Crane Co. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as manager of large crane product develop-ment. In 1991, Bob retired and became involved in the antique automobile business.
Bob was a member of the Third Infantry Warriors Club and National Antique Automobile Club.
He is survived by one nephew, William Narten, Manitowoc; godchild and grandnephew, Scott Narten, Manitowoc; one grandniece, Elizabeth Narten, Minneapolis; along with other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Grace Wickert; his wife, Ann (Pryor) Wickert; and sister and brother-in-law, Fern and Kurt Narten.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 26, at Calvary Mausoleum, 2601 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, Wis. Officiating will be the Rev. Dave Pleier, with entombment to follow at the mausoleum. Relatives and friends may call at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m.
Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparkside funeralhome.com.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, Wis., is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
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