Albert Hick
April 26, 2010
Albert Hick, 93, was born May 7, 1916 in Rising Sun, Iowa, the son of Roy and Mabel (Curry) Hick. He passed away Monday, April 26, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th St. SW with burial to follow at Rising Sun Cemetery.
Albert was a farmer most of his life, dedicated to the outdoors and all that it had to offer. He was a “livestock man” and had enjoyed gardening and nature. Albert was a “go-getter,” very active right up until his last day. Above all else, Albert loved his family and was so proud of each and every one of them, kids and grandkids alike.
Albert’s memory will be cherished by his loving wife of 68 years, Thelma Hick; his children, Doris (Fred) Dhabalt, Esther (Carroll) Purdy, Earl (Pam) Hick, Mary (Pierre) Robichaux, Russell Hick, Ginny Hick, Ella Mickle, Marvin (Teresa) Hick and Chris (Lila) Hick; 30 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren with one on the way; 14 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Norman and Dale Hick; sister, Fern Dickey and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his infant son; two brothers; four sisters; son-in-law, Richard Wright; grandchildren, Sandi Robichaux, James Purdy and Jody Purdy and great-grandson, Billy Van Cannon
The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Albert.
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Sarah Whitton
05/01/2010
I am so sorry we could not make it there for the services. Please give Grandma a hug from us. We love you all very much.
Love,
Sarah, Brad, Adam, Gracie, Braeden, Noah and Declan
mark ryburn
04/28/2010
Sorry to hear about the passing of Albert.Albert will be truley missed in our neighborhood,I knew he was a farmer,we talked a few times.I will never forget his kindness,and how hard he worked in his yard,in his 90s.We lost a great person,and a good American.Farmers are the backbone of America.Iam truley sorry for your loss. Neighbor Mark Ryburn
Marvin & Carol Benskin
04/27/2010
Thelma & Family, we were so sorry to learn of the passing of Albert. What a wonderful man. He was so full of energy and his obituary described him perfect...a loving indivdual with enough love to spread to everyone he met. We will never forget him. Marvin and I cherish the times we have spent with Albert and your family. God brings us each home, one by one, to be with our other family members that have gone before us. Be gracious and encouraged by his love. We love you all and think of you often. In Gods loving care, God Bless.
Your cousins from Missouri.
Marvin & Carol Benskin