Sikkink, Richard Dean 1960 - 2022

SIKKINK, BRUGGEMAN, WILLIAMS, ROOT ERDING, ANTOFF, MENSINK

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:25

Richard Dean Sikkink, 61, passed away on January 26, 2022, in his home in Chester, Iowa. He was husband to Pam Sikkink; they shared 40 years together.

He was born on April, 1, 1960, in Ft. Riley, Kansas, to Elton and Sharon (Bruggeman) Sikkink of Wykoff, MN. He attended Wykoff Public School in which he graduated from high school in 1978. While in high school, he played football, basketball and was in the school band.

He hog farmed with his father Elton, drove school bus for Wykoff Publc School, had a photography business and a daycare business throughout the years.

He enjoyed many hobbies including taking photos, spending time at Lake Mazaska, fishing, camping, and graphic designs.

Rick loved everyone. He was a kind hearted gentle man who tried to help others around him. Seeing the good in everyone. He loved animals and was known for rescuing animals and taking in many strays. He was a proud and loving grandfather and thought the world of his grandchildren and family.

He was survived by wife Pam Sikkink (Williams), mother Sharon Sikkink, sister Michelle (Bryan) Root, son Tom (Tina) Erding and son Troy (Jodi) Erding. Grandchildren include Brittany Erding, Shelby (Justin) Antoff, Janessa (Derrick) Erding, Courtney (Mike) Erding and Mason Erding. Two nieces and 5 nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Elton Sikkink, parents-in-law Roger and Nancy Mensink, brother-in-law Rory Mensink and brother-in-law Al (Joanne) Williams.

Services for Richard will be Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at Valley Christian Center, in Spring Valley, MN.

Source: Hindt Funeral Home database