David R.O. Wick

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, David R.O. Wick finished his earthly race and entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. David was born May 1, 1944, in Janesville, WI to Henry O. Wick Sr. and Minnie M. nee. Pilz Wick. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School and furthered his education at Whitewater and Liberty University. In 1964, David enlisted in the Army Reserves. He loved being a military man and serving his country. His unit was activated in 1967 for the Vietnam protests in Milwaukee. He retired in 1994 at the rank of Command Sergeant Major. During the 1960’s, David was a Deputy with the Rock County Sheriff’s department before joining the Wisconsin State Patrol in 1967. Eventually he joined Allstate Insurance where he served in several capacities before his retirement in 1999. David was always committed to his family. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Bonnie nee’ Clough. He is survived by his three children, Paige Maas (Troy Martin) of Austin, Texas; Scott (Amy) Wick of Houston, Texas; and Micca (Zachary) Swiatek of Barrington Hills, Illinois. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren whom he adored. Elizabeth Zonno (Kyle Hoover), Tyler and Kayla Maas; Austin and Cambry Wick, and Carli, Wade, Cole, and Hayli Swiatek. David had a special relationship with his many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was blessed with many lifelong friends who loved and supported him right to the end. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Henry (Lorraine) Wick Jr. Early 2020 we moved back to Illinois to be near family. As David’s health deteriorated Parkinson’s disease was added to his dementia. All of this led him to the Veteran’s Home in Manteno, IL, where he spent his final two years. David will be greatly missed but we rejoice knowing he has been healed. The family would like to express their appreciation to the Veteran’s Home staff for the wonderful care David received. They also appreciate the care and many kindnesses extended to him by the paramedics/EMT’s of Barrington, IL. Visitation will be held at Walnut Hill Bible Church, 1900 East Street, Baraboo, Wisconsin on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 10am until the funeral service at 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in David’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project.