Racine – Art Wickert, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 6, 2012. He was born in the Philippines on May 5, 1973, son of Daniel and Evelyn (nee: Paguio) Wickert.
Art graduated in Gurnee, IL, from Warren Township High School in 1991. He proudly and faithfully served his country with the United States Navy during Desert Storm. On June 25, 2011, Art was married to the love of his life, Jodie Wright. He loved cooking and will always be famous for his prime rib and pecan pie. Art was an avid fan of sport motorcycles and loved watching motorcycle racing on TV. He was a Milwaukee Brewers fan and enjoyed going to games with Jodie. Art will be dearly missed by all who loved him.
Art leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Jodie Wickert of Racine; parents, Daniel and Evelyn Wickert of Park City, IL; brother, William (Heather) Wickert of Antioch, IL; grandmother, Flora Paguio of the Philippines; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Franklin and Theresa Wright of Racine; sister-in-law, Jennifer Dahnert of Racine; brother-in-law, Kevin (Samantha) Wright of Racine; and other relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention. Art is preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Janet Wickert.
A memorial service with full military honors will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2012, 12:30pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30am until the time of the service. Private interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Dover on a later date. Memorials have been suggested to Jodie Wickert for a memorial to be established.
Karen Aber says
My love and prayers to you my cousin Jodie and to The Wickert Family.
Amanda Erpenbach says
Jodie, I am so sorry for your loss. I cant begin to imagine the pain you must be going through. I could tell you and Art were the love of each others lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jean says
My prayers go out to the Wickert Family. I’ve known Art a long time and will truely miss him. Love you Art. May you rest in peace.
Tim and Cara Gestner says
Danny and Lynn and family..You are in our thoughts
as you find your way though this.May the memories held deep within your heart, help to soothe you. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel just know we share the loss of a great man one we will miss but never forget.
Carolyn & Craig Knecht says
We are so sorry for your loss Jodie.
George & Janice Wright says
Jody , so sorry for your loss.
Thelma Kendrick says
So sorry for your loss to you and the wickert’s family.
Jessica Solis says
Jodie,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. My husband Chris worked with him at Gurnee and spoke greatly about Art. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jodie says
Jan & Jerry Abt says
Such sad news. Thinking of you all during this painful time. Take care of each other.
Katie & Andy Pullen says
Jodie,
We are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Art will be missed.
Maggie says
I was lucky enough to have Art as a manager/co-worker for about 6 months, right around when he was getting prepared for the wedding. I remember him coming back after the honeymoon with an album of all the pictures and being SO excited. Art was always the person to put a smile on my face when work was dragging me down and he always had the best sense of humor about EVERYTHING. I will miss him very dearly, and I’m sad I will never be able to pick up the phone and hear his voice on the other end. 🙁 To Jodie and Art’s family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during these trying times and just remember now you have another angel watching down on you.
God bless.
Emily Romano says
I had the pleasure of working with Art for a short time at the BBB in Wilmette. He also had a smile on his face and was truly a great person. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this tragic time.
Tammi Kiley says
Jodie, I am so sorry for your loss.
Brenda Johnson says
I was saddened at the passing of Art Wickert. Death casts a shadow over you as you go about your daily life. Your love one�۪s death brings you face-to-face with the fact that he is gone too soon. While you call to mind the happy memories, you may also remember the enormity of the loss. But, ���Do not let your hearts be troubled�. (John 14:27) May you find comfort as the ���the last enemy�, death will be done away with. (1 Corinthians 15:25, 26).
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. ~Author Unknown