"We were very sorry to hear of Sid\\\'s passing. He and my brother, Wilbur, were good friends. I remember watching Sid play high school basketball and baseball and was our scorekeeper during the 50-51 season. Sid was a very enthusiastic person with many friends and a fine gentleman. "
In loving memory of
Sidney L. Anliker
July 4, 1930 - November 20, 2010
Sidney Louis Anliker was born July 4, 1930, the son of Reuben and Louisa (Banwart) Anliker in Algona, Iowa. He was raised in the West Bend area, and he attended West Bend Schools until they moved to a farm near Rodman. Sidney was a 1948 graduate of Rodman High School. Following high school, Sidney began working at the West Bend Elevator and helping his dad farm.
In 1953, Sidney was united in marriage to Bonnie Weber, and they farmed in the Rodman area until retiring and moving to Emmetsburg. During retirement, Sidney worked at Joyce Funeral Home in Emmetsburg. He served on the Rodman School Board and Palo Alto County Board of Supervisers. Sidney was a member of the Cylinder Lions Club for many years, and he was a charter member of the Lost Island Prairie Wetlands Nature Center. He enjoyed camping with family and friends, working with stained glass, involvement with Western Iowa Tourism, going on antique tractor rides, and more recently, spending time at Okoboji.
On Saturday, November 20, 2010, Sidney passed away at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Bonnie of Emmetsburg; two sons: Mark Anliker and his wife, Barb of Emmetsburg and Keith Anliker and his wife, Sally of Zionsville, Indiana; sister, Melva "Sis" Bargman of West Bend; brother, Leonard Anliker and his wife, Helen of West Bend; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.
Sidney was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Reuben Anliker, Jr. and Melvin "Red" Anliker; brother-in-law, Jim Bargman.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Palo Alto County Nature Center, Palo Alto County Hospice, Palo Alto County Hospital Auxiliary or the Emmetsburg and West Bend Historical Societies. Online condolences may be left at www.joycefuneralhomes.com.
Tributes
"bonnie and family, i am very sorry to hear of sidney's passing. he was a wonderful caring person. he will be missed!"
"Bonnie, we send our sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. May God Bless you!"
"Dear Bonnie and family We are saddened to learn of Sid's death. Always enjoyed seeing Sid who always had a cheery greeting. He'll be missed. Judy & Dave"
"Bonnie, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. It was fun knowing Sid and his sense of humor. He will be missed."
"We love you and feel grateful to have shared so many great times with both of you. We have so many precious memories. We share a huge loss. Lots of Love, Curt @ Melita"
"Bonnie and Family, Just wanted to express my deepest sympathy. I have many fond memories of Sid and think of him everytime I put out my stained glass nativity scene. He will be missed"
"Bonnie and family, you have our deepest sympathy. So very happy that you stopped to see us this summer. Sorry the visit was way too short."
"Bonnie and family, we are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Sid was so nice to visit with and have a laugh with. We will miss his smile. "
"Bonnie & Family, I was saddened to hear of Sid\'s passing. I have many fond memories of years past when I used to walk beans for you, Bonnie and Sid (and Bonnie\'s great lunches she packed for us kids!). My sympathies to you your families during this difficult time. ~ Angie "
"Bonnie and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Sid's passing. He's done with suffering and at peace. May the Lord bless you. Juanita "
"Bonnie, We are so sorry to hear of Sidney's passing. We have no details, but heard from Betty Jo today. As a classmate, I think it makes me feel of my own mortality more than usual. Our thoughts are with you."
"Sorry to hear of Sid's passing. He was a vibrant person and will be very much missed. God Be with all of you at this time! Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"bonnie and all our love and prayers are with you"
"My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. "