1951
Kirk
2014
Kirk Wicks
April 9, 1951 — July 29, 2014
Kirk Douglas Wicks, 63, of Rock Island, IL, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 3, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial of Cremains will be at Moline Memorial Park at a later date. Memorials may be made to Alleman High School or to the family for kidney research in the Quad Cities.
Kirk was born on April 9, 1951, in Moline, IL, the son of Harold V. and Mary J. Britson Wicks. He graduated from Moline High School in 1969, Black Hawk College in 1976, and SIU Carbondale in 1980 with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He married Novella Jean Drish on October 18, 1980.
Kirk worked for John Deere Harvester East Moline from January of 1975 until he retired from the measurement lab in June of 2010. He always said he knew that plant like the back of his hand and was proud to work for Deere & Co., as did his father. He was a member of the UAW Local 865. He was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline and then at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moline.
In his early years, Kirk loved racing with his good friends, Lee and Al Otis. He especially loved racing his '69 Firebird. Kirk loved the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed boating on the Rock River and Mississippi River. He was quite a character and could make conversation with anyone he met. More than anything, Kirk loved his family, friends, and the family schnauzer, Enzo. His children were the loves of his life.
Survivors include
Wife Novella Wicks Rock Island, IL
Children Douglas (Amber) Wicks Bettendorf, IA
Natalie Wicks Rock Island
2 step grandsons Gabriel and Roman
Brothers Steven Wicks Moline, IL
Kevin (Julie) Wicks Keller, TX
Nieces Jennifer Bartz
D'Ann Lorentzen
Nephews Kyle, Grant, Dane, and Seth Wicks
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Susan.
The family would like to send a special thank you to UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island, Rock Island Nursing & Rehab 2nd Floor Unit, Dr. Alla and Dr. Dahal and the Kidney Center Team, and Dr. David Peterson. They would also like to thank his very dear friends, Tom Lagomarcino and family, Brian Cunningham, Pete Vogel, and Lee and Al Otis for their loving care and support.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 3, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial of Cremains will be at Moline Memorial Park at a later date. Memorials may be made to Alleman High School or to the family for kidney research in the Quad Cities.
Kirk was born on April 9, 1951, in Moline, IL, the son of Harold V. and Mary J. Britson Wicks. He graduated from Moline High School in 1969, Black Hawk College in 1976, and SIU Carbondale in 1980 with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He married Novella Jean Drish on October 18, 1980.
Kirk worked for John Deere Harvester East Moline from January of 1975 until he retired from the measurement lab in June of 2010. He always said he knew that plant like the back of his hand and was proud to work for Deere & Co., as did his father. He was a member of the UAW Local 865. He was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline and then at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moline.
In his early years, Kirk loved racing with his good friends, Lee and Al Otis. He especially loved racing his '69 Firebird. Kirk loved the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed boating on the Rock River and Mississippi River. He was quite a character and could make conversation with anyone he met. More than anything, Kirk loved his family, friends, and the family schnauzer, Enzo. His children were the loves of his life.
Survivors include
Wife Novella Wicks Rock Island, IL
Children Douglas (Amber) Wicks Bettendorf, IA
Natalie Wicks Rock Island
2 step grandsons Gabriel and Roman
Brothers Steven Wicks Moline, IL
Kevin (Julie) Wicks Keller, TX
Nieces Jennifer Bartz
D'Ann Lorentzen
Nephews Kyle, Grant, Dane, and Seth Wicks
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Susan.
The family would like to send a special thank you to UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island, Rock Island Nursing & Rehab 2nd Floor Unit, Dr. Alla and Dr. Dahal and the Kidney Center Team, and Dr. David Peterson. They would also like to thank his very dear friends, Tom Lagomarcino and family, Brian Cunningham, Pete Vogel, and Lee and Al Otis for their loving care and support.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Sunday, August 3rd, 2014, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Sunday, August 3rd, 2014, 3:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Interment Details
Moline Memorial Park
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