Vincent R. Wick

Vincent R. Wick, age 89 of Highland, IL, died Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his residence in Highland, IL. He was born on Thursday, October 18, 1934, in Highland, IL, the son of Victor and Agnes (nee Voegele) Wick. On Friday, June 24, 1955, he married Doris M. Seifried in Mississippi, who survives. He was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church. He was also a former member of Highland Knights of Columbus Council #1580. Mr. Wick was born in Highland, IL. He attended St. Paul Catholic School where he graduated in 1952 as Valedictorian. Vince was also Captain of the basketball team at St. Paul. He worked in Atlanta, GA, for 8 years and then returned to Highland, working first for General Foods (1965-71) and then at B-Line Corporation from 1971, until retiring at age 63. He was an "in office" salesman. Vince had a great sense of humor and a great memory. He enjoyed woodworking and was a hands-on general handyman carpenter. He was a good father and husband. Survivors include: Wife - Doris M. Wick, nee Seifried, Highland, IL Daughter - Terri A. (Randy A.) Weiss, Highland, IL Daughter - Barbara S. (Donald S.) Dinzebach, Saint Louis, MO Daughter - Patricia J. (Steven E.) Klingbeil, Highland, IL Grandchild - Sarah N. (Eric N.) McArdle, Ballwin, MO Step Grandchild - Steven C. (Shaina R.) Klingbeil, St. Louis, MO Step Great Grandchild - Brooks A. Klingbeil, St. Louis, MO Brother-In-Law - Neville G. Scott, Highland, IL He was preceded in death by: Father - Victor J. Wick - Died 2/20/1980 Mother - Agnes C. Wick, nee Voegele - Died 11/09/1982 Brother - Dr. Quintin J. Wick, M.D. - Died 5/4/1976 Sister - Edith T. "Edie" Scott - Died 5/19/2021 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 26, 2024, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Father Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, St. Paul Catholic Church, officiating. Interment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association or Metro East Humane Society - Highland.

Vincent R. Wick

October 18, 1934 - January 21, 2024