Jerry “Ducky” Hicks
Friday, November 25, 1949
Date of Death:
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Age:
62 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday November 08, 2012
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Friday November 09, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Friday November 09, 2012
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Friday, November 25, 1949
Date of Death:
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Age:
62 years old
Friday, November 25, 1949
Date of Death:
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Age:
62 years old
Jerry “Ducky” Hicks
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. for Jerry “Ducky” Hicks on Nov. 9, 2012 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Farm officiating. Visitation will be Nov .8, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and one hour before the service in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home.
Jerry Hicks was born Nov. 25, 1949 in Rochester to Doris (Jensen) and Donald “Jack” Hicks. He died Nov. 1, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital due to respiratory complications from rheumatoid arthritis.
After graduating from Mayo High School in 1968 Jerry served in the United States Air Force from 1969 to 1973. After his military service Jerry attended the then Rochester Area Vocational-Technical Institute for accounting. Following this Jerry worked at Winkels Electric as the office manager. He later went to school to become a journeyman electrician working mainly with Squires Electric and retired as a union electrician on Dec. 1, 2011.
Jerry enjoyed fishing and camping with friends and family. He enjoyed the outdoors whether fishing, camping, hiking, biking or taking pictures. Sports were an important part of life for Jerry. He played sports growing up and also took in his sons sports activities by coaching or helping out where needed. His favorite pro teams were the Minnesota North Stars, the Wild, the Vikings and the New Jersey Devils. His greatest joy in life was becoming a grandfather and spending time with his granddaughter and grandson.
Survivors include his wife Julie (Johnson) whom he married on Jan. 26, 1974 at Bethel Lutheran Church, his sons Jason (Angie) of Mounds View, MN and Jed of LaCrosse, WI, granddaughter Delila, grandson Kaleb, sisters Joyce (Dean) Fischer of New Ulm, MN, and Mary (Gary) Ward, Sue Hicks and Carla Hicks all of Rochester, uncle Dick Hicks of Duluth, MN, aunt Barbara Maxwell of UT, brother-in-law Jerry (Bonnie) Johnson of Friendship, WI, mother-in-law Blanche Johnson of Rochester, cousins, nephews, nieces and lots of great friends.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, sister Shari Hicks, grandparents, numerous aunts and uncles and father-in-law Gordon Johnson.
Macken Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Jerry “Ducky” Hicks has received the following condolences.
I'm sorry to hear that Jerry has passed away, I was always glad to hear Jerry would be coming to work for us. He was a very good electrician and all the guys enjoyed him. sorry for your lose
Julie, Jason and Jed I am so sorry to hear about Jerry our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families. I still many fond memories of the Hockey days.
Mark , Chris and Sarah Fritsch
I am sorry to hear Jerry passed away. I met him at Crescent Electric and could always count on him joking around with me at work and when he was on his bicycle riding past my house. I really enjoyed his humor and his kindness over all of these years and I will miss him. God Bless!
Steve Miller
I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. It has been many years since I had seen Jerry,in my memory he is still "Bubba". He was too young to be gone. My condolences to his family and my cousins ,Sue ,Mary , Joyce and Carla.
You are in my prayers.
Dawn Valenzuela (Hicks)
Julie and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was such a nice guy, and we have many fond memories of times spent at the hockey rink with all of you. Our deepest sympathy to you. Mark and Nora
My condolences to the Hicks family! I was saddened to hear of Jerry's passing. I have known the Hicks family since I was a child (and that's a long time ago). My father knew Jerry's father, my mother was a friend of the family for years, and my brother was a good friend of Jerry's in their childhood.
He will be missed. God's blessing and comfort to the family!
Julie and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Ducky was truly a treasure! The times spend out on the lake fishing, and his humor just made the trip so much more enjoyable, nobody could think of a great come back quite like Ducky could. He will forever be in our memories!
Tim, Bobbi & Michael Anderson
I was in shock when I heard about Jerry's death. I haven't seen him in years, but just couldn't believe he was gone. We were friends growing up, living just around the corner from each other. Our backyards almost touched so we all spent lots of time together in those years. I remember walking to school every day together. I actually remember Jerry driving a day or two after he got his license. He almost hit the bridge on South Broadway near Soldiers Field park. He said he keeps veering to the right without realizing it. It was so funny. Well, we laughed AFTER we realized we weren't going to hit it and were OK! Well, I remember many things, but just know that I am praying for the family, hoping that you get some comfort and peace knowing that he is in God's arms now.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. There are many good memories of times spent with Jerry, Julie and boys in the good old softball days. God bless you.
It was an honor and a priviledge to have known such an AWESOME man...
My deepest sympathy and friendship to you Julie, Jason, and Jed...God Bless you ALWAYS!!!!
I was saddened by the news of Jerry's passing. My condolences to the entire Hicks family. Jerry seemed to always have a smile on his face when I would see him at the rink. He'll be missed.
Our condolences to your family in this time of grieving. Jason, your dad was a good man and a great grandfather. He will be missed. We pray that the memories he leaves behind will be able to fill the void his physical presence has left, as you will have much to remember and enjoy reminiscing over. Our family will continue to pray for yours in this time of need.
The Blairs
Julie, Jason & Angie and Jed -
We are so very sorry for your loss. May the happy memories of Jerry sustain you through this difficult time. We're sending our love and prayers from Eau Claire!
Travis, Monica, Payton & Molly Obrycki
Julie and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. There are many memories with have of Ducky. I especially loved to watch Jerry and Randy together. Nobody could give Randy a hard time like Ducky! We always loved spending time up north & fishing with him too. Andy, Carrie, Ashley & Jacob Anderson
Julie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerry was an amazing man and we were blessed to have him in our lives. We do consider you guys family. We hold many fond memories in our hearts. He was always so good to us and our kids. I remember being a little girl and riding to the lake with Ducky- a Jeep and Willy on the radio- what more did you need? Fishing memories with Steve and Nick are priceless and will be memories they continue to cherish. Ducky will forever be in our hearts. Jenny, Don, Steve and Nick Nosbisch