I worked with Joel for about 10 years. I will remember him as the best friend I have ever known. He was a listener and a great giver of his time and sound advice. He was one of a kind, a true classic with rare character. I am grateful to have known him. He is already missed and loved by so many. I will remember your kindness and most of all your humility. Rest in peace, Joel!

Will always remember the precious time my sister Ingrid, my brother Eugene and myself got to spend time together. Who knew it would be exactly 1 year later my brother would leave us. I know he was welcomed with love and open arms by all our family who have gone on before us. Love and miss your smiling face dear brother forever. Rest in Peace , your sister Gretchen
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Joel was a dear friend and will be missed.
We met Joel when we lived about 20 minutes away in California.  Somehow,  by chance, decades later, we ended up living 20 minutes apart in Texas!
No matter what was happening or how he felt, Joel was always welcoming with his big hugs, big smiles, and big heart!!!  He brought joy everywhere he went!  
Our deepest sympathies to Nathalie, their family and friends.  It was a pleasure to be considered a friend.

Joel was my grandpa and no matter how old you grew, he treated you like you were precious. He could make you feel loved and seen like no one else could. He always showed up when it mattered most and if he couldn't lend a hand, he knew how to lend his heart. You didn't have to be perfect for him to be proud, you only had to give life your best effort and he would make sure you knew he saw it. We loved the same types of music, he was so excited to show me his entire vinyl collection during our last trip and he searched for the Beach Boys and The Beetles albums out of his personal collection to give me along with many others he thought I would love because he knew they were my favorites. He shared his knowledge and his love and his home. He shared his life. And I am beyond grateful that he was my grandfather.

This was our first sister's trip driving from Michigan to Texas to see Grandpa and I wish we could have made many more but that one on one time meant the world to us ❤️

He never missed a big milestone ❤️ No matter the drive or the distance, he was always there and always proud. His smile was the best encouragement

Joel was one of the sweetest men that I know. He was a mentor, an ear when you needed to talk, an advice giver. He loved his family, his friends, but more importantly, he loved the Lord. We would talk scripture every chance we got. I will miss him very much. Love you Joel. Until we meet again.  Tammy Ross

I remember what a great time we had at Cache Road as managers. You sure will missed!

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Joel E Wicken

October 16, 1952 – October 15, 2025

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