A Celebration of Life for Larry Wick, age 73, of Sioux Falls, SD will be held at Anderson-Jones-Corcoran Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg, SD on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00-7:00 pm. Larry passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the Dougherty Hospice House.
Larry was born May 8, 1944, to Myron and Evelyn (Bruns) Wick of Rushmore, MN. He grew up on the family farm in Rushmore and attended school in Adrian, MN. Upon graduation Larry attended business college in Mankato, MN. Larry was later drafted by the Army and served for two years stationed near Augusta, Ga.
On August 28, 1965, Larry married Judy Mitchell in Adrian, MN. From this union they have two sons Scott and Steve. Larry and his family moved to Sioux Falls, SD in 1969. While in Sioux Falls, he worked for American Freight. Shortly after American Freight closed, Larry moved to the Twin Cities where he worked for Yellow Freight and Quast companies and later for Hass Plumbing. After retirement, Larry moved back to Sioux Falls and became a school bus driver for the Harrisburg School District. Larry drove bus until his illness no longer allowed him to.
Larry enjoyed riding his motorcycle, spending time with his grandchildren, and driving bus for the Harrisburg School District and all the sporting events.
Grateful to have shared his life are his sons, Scott (Jo) Wick and Steven (Susan) Wick and grandchildren Nathan, Emma, Maggie and Sadie all of Sioux Falls, SD; ex-wife Judy Wick and special friend Nancy Ohm; Sister, Barb (Bruce Johnson) Litchfield, MN; Brothers, Clayton (Robin) Wick, Adrian, MN and Gary Wick Phoenix, AZ and many nieces and nephews.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents.
