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GUS WICKMAN Mr. Gus Wickman, aged 78 years, of Lac du Bonnet, MB, passed away on October 14, 2006 at Pinawa Hospital. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years Bertha, daughter Marlene, son-in-law Andrei, sister Jean and numerous nieces and nephews. Gus spent his entire life in Lac du Bonnet. His early career was spent as an automotive mechanic. After marrying Bertha in 1955, he switched to aircraft mechanics and remained with the local government air division until its closure in 1989. Gus loved fishing, inventing gadgets and caring for stray animals. His main sources of joy were the home that he built with Bertha and the success of his daughter, Marlene, as a physician. He survived lung cancer in 1994 but slowly succumbed to Alzheimer's Dementia. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gus' memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 10-120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue East, Beausejour, MB. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 18, 2006