"I'm so sorry for your loss. I always thought George was a good man and I really enjoyed my visits with him through the years. His sense of humor and jovial manner made my visits with him most enjoyable. He will always be remembered by me."
In loving memory of
George Sickinger Jr.
June 12, 1932 - December 30, 2012
George Sickinger Jr., of Aniwa, died Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center in Wausau. He was 80 years old. He was born on June 12, 1932 in Antigo, a son of George and Martha (Adams) Sickinger.
He was a graduate of Antigo High School.
Mr. Sickinger was a Dairy Farmer in the town of Hewitt, Marathon County. He also hauled cattle and sold used vehicles.
He enjoyed helping his son Mike with raising beef cattle and haying.
He wintered in Florida and valued time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include a daughter Jane (Edward Jr.) Schwede of Wausau, three sons Michael (Cindy) Sickinger, Aniwa, Patrick (Shari) Sickinger , Wausau, Andrew Sickinger and his significant other Kathy Held, Aniwa; two sisters Shirley Hampson, FL, Charlotte (Dean) Raymond, IL; five grandchildren Jessica, Shannon, Sarah, Jeffrey and Tiffani; six great-grandchildren Trinity, Xianna, Landon, Hunter, Harley and Nevaeh.
He was preceded in death by the mother of his children Lois Sickinger, three sisters, June Duff, Mary Zoern and Frances Sickinger and two brothers in infancy.
A funeral service will be held on Friday at 11:30 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home 1550 Neva Road, Hwy 45, Antigo with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home and Friday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
Tributes
"It was a pleasure to know George he was a man of many talents He will be missed."
"Hugs of Comfort and Wishes for Peace are being sent to the family and friends of George. By sharing your fond memories with one another will keep his spirit alive in your hearts."