James E. Schick II

James Ewert Schick II, 49, died unexpectedly, but peacefully on Sunday, February 21, 2010, at his home in Bettendorf. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 25, at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Bettendorf. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Runge Mortuary with a Rosary at 5 p.m. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Camp Courageous or Gilda’s Club. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting his obituary at www.TheRungeMortuary.com.

Jim was born January 26, 1961, in Davenport, the son of James and Elaine (Diedrich) Schick. He was united in marriage to his loving wife of 24 years Cindy Wright on May 24, 1986, in Pleasant Valley, Iowa.

Jim graduated from Bettendorf High School where he had been a member of the school swim team. While attending college he began working for Roederer Mayflower. After 31 years, his strong work ethic as a Sales Executive was still there as he worked up to the time of his death.

Jim was very active in the community. He belonged to the Davenport Morning Optimist Club and served as a past president. He was involved in the Trail Blazers, Gilda’s Club, Camp Courageous, and TIP Club. He also devoted many years to the Bettendorf Chamber of Commerce and its Membership Committee. In 2007 he was voted the Bettendorf Chambers volunteer of the year. He loved fishing, traveling, and boating with his family and many friends at the Lindsay Yacht Club.

Jim was very out going and had a real zest for life. He was a loving husband, father, and son. His children meant everything to him and he meant everything to them. He was quick to make friends and quicker to make sure everyone had a good time. His courage and love for life had been demonstrated the past couple of years as he successfully battled Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Cindy, Bettendorf; loving son, James Ewert III (Trae), and daughter, Amanda, both of Bettendorf; loving mother, Elaine Schick, Bettendorf; a sister, Jaylene, and her husband, Carey Hamilton, Cedar Rapids; four nephews, Tony, Mark, Tim, and Steve; mother and father-in-law, Martina and Herman Van Duyne, Huntsville, Ala.; father-in-law, Lanny (Roberta) Wright, Moline, Ill.; brother-in-law, Michael (Lori) Wright, Littleton, Colo.; and niece, Emily, and a nephew, Michael John.

Jim’s father, James Ewert Schick, preceded him in death on October 16, 2007. Jim was devoted to his family and friends and will be deeply missed.