Rudy Fick Jr.

He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on January 13, 1936, to Thelma Saville Fick and Rudy M. Fick, Sr. He grew up in greater Kansas City, graduating from Pembroke Country Day School in 1953.

He was a Cadet Commander of the University of Arizona’s ROTC. Following graduation, Rudy entered the United States Army and trained as a pilot doing search and rescue. Upon completion of his service, he joined his father’s business as finance manager of Rudy Fick Ford in Kansas City.

However, his love of flying drew him to become a pilot for TWA Airlines where he retired as Captain after a 24 year career.

He was a member of the Santa Lucia River Club in Port St. Lucie, and was an avid golfer, a gifted athlete and loved to fish. Rudy enjoyed Broadway musicals, finding a bargain, and most of all, spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Julie of Port St. Lucie, FL; son, Dolph Fick of San Diego, CA; daughter, Debbie Hancock and her husband, Paul of Carlsbad, CA; daughter, Lauri Coopman and her husband, Rick of Spokane, WA; daughter, Tami Fick of Burr Ridge, IL; brother, David and his wife, Deb of Overland Park, KS; brother, Dan and his wife, Cynthia of Granbury, TX; three grandchildren, Christine Hancock, and Andrew and Tyler Coopman.

A memorial service will be held for Rudy on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church in Stuart, Florida.

Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian St. Stuart, FL 34997 or The Children’s Emergency Resources, Inc. PO Box 2623, Stuart, FL 34995

Friends and family may sign Rudy’s online guestbook at www.aycockfuneralhome.net

All arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart, FL.