Born June 3, 1924 in Reading, Pennsylvania. He moved his family to Phoenix, Arizona in 1957. He worked with the City of Phoenix for many years working as a Medical Transporter. Retiring with the City of Phoenix in 1989 to relax and enjoy life.
He was a veteran of World War II and Korean War, where he earned several medals.
Survivors include his ex-wife Elsie Vickers and four children, Linda Gonzales, Shirley Scott, Mike Fick and Mark Fick.
Services and burial will be held in private in Reading, Pennsylvania.