#1 Obituary printed in the Aug. 15, 2008 Enterprise, Blair, Nebraska; 2nd obituary printed in the Aug. 13, 2008 Omaha World-Herald—much shorter and no additional details.

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Gordon A. Sick, 75

Gordon A. Sick, 75, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, at his home in Omaha.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 15, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Blair. Interment will be in the Blair Cemetery.

Gordon A. “Gordie” Sick was born July 24, 193, in Omaha to Alfred O. and Gussie (Scheffler) Sick. He was raised in Blair and was a graduate of Blair High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity and became a loyal Cornhusker supporter.

He was recognized by Mutual of Omaha for his 30-year underwriting career in the Underwriting and Special Service Division. After his retirement from Mutual, he had a second career with his father and his brother in real estate. He was a residential sales broker for Real Estate Associates. In addition, he worked in sales for 15 years at Omaha Steaks.

He was a sports enthusiast who loved baseball, football, horseracing, bowling, and the competitive nature of politics. He spent time with family and friends and became a friend to all who knew him.

Mr. Sick was clearly proud of his family’s history in Nebraska, which dates back to the days when Nebraska was still a territory and earned its statehood. His father, Alfred, was appointed the Postmaster of Blair, and was elected Mayor of Blair after serving on the Blair City Council.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; sons and daughter-in-law, Tom and Angie Sick of Blair; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Judy Sick of Blair; three step-daughters and families; Anne and Matt Jetter of Omaha, Beth and Mike Boler, Omaha and Chris and Dan Kramer, all of Clive, Iowa; one grandchild; and 7 step-grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.

Campbell-Aman Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

#2 Funeral Leaflet

In Loving Memory of Gordon A. Sick

Born July 24, 1933 Omaha, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest August 12, 2008 Omaha, Nebraska

Funeral Services: 10 A.M. Friday August 15, 2008 St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Father Mark Norris. Organist: Clare Cowing.

Casketbearers: Brad Sick, James Scheffler, Mark Abboud, Mitch Sick, Eliott Scheffler, Dennis McAndrews

Graveside Services: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

~~~Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~

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