James Lawrence Sickbert
January 27, 1935 ~ June 28, 2022
James Lawrence Sickbert was born Jan. 27, 1935 in Wichita, Kansas to Mary Elizabeth Hendrickson Sickbert and Rueben Daniel Gustav Sickbert and passed on to the Lord June 28, 2022 in Wichita at the age of 87.
He married Connie Lois Streeter Sickbert Jan. 22, 1955 and became a loving father to three children.
During their marriage, the couple lived in Syracuse, Kansas, Wichita, Lawton, Oklahoma, Newton, Kansas, Great Bend, Kansas, Sterling, Colorado, Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, Schofield, Wisconsin, and Schaumburg, Illinois, respectively before settling in Great Bend where they became active community members.
James joined the U.S. Army Reserves in 1957 after a year of college and was honorably discharged in 1959.
After the Army, he held various positions including at a feedlot and with Rainbow Bread before returning to college on the GI Bill, attending Wichita State University to study finance.
James began his career at Davis Manufacturing/J. I. Case in Wichita and moved on to Drott in Wausau, Wisconsin; Singer in Schiller Park, Illinois and Essex in Great Bend, Kansas where he retired as CFO.
He enjoyed camping, traveling and table games with his wife and family and was an active member of the school and church boards as well as the American Legion.
Survived by: sister, Cheryl Sickbert O’Konek; sister-in-law, Jan Torline Sickbert; sons, Eric Sickbert, Marc (Joyce) Sickbert; and daughter, Vickie Sickbert (David) Munro; grandchildren, Sterling Cosper, Abby Sickbert, Melissa Yockel (Gary) Mares, Jerry (Cheri) Yockel; 5 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded by: wife, Connie Lois Streeter Sickbert; brothers, Wallace, Gary Sickbert; and sister, Patricia Sickbert Arnold; parents, Rueben Daniel Gustav Sickbert and Mary Elizabeth Hendrickson Sickbert.
The celebration of life service will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Metro Baptist East in Wichita, Kansas. Inurnment will follow at Old Mission Mausoleum.
A memorial has been established with: Myeloma Foundation, 4400 Coldwater Canyon Ave., Ste. 300, Studio City, CA 91604.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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Jim has been a part of my life for more than 60 years and I have been honored and proud to call him my brother-in-law. He was a wonderful person and I will treasure the memories of our time spent with Jim and his family. My heart is with his children and grandchildren. Love, Aunt Jan
Uncle Jim was always there, all my life, as a loving and beloved family member. He loved to play games with all of us, laugh and enjoy family time. I have so many memories, one of which was attending a few classes together at Wichita State University. I honor you and will miss you.
Rest James, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army Reserves.
Jim and Connie were always such great friends to my parents (Bob & Eileen) in Great Bend. They shared many good times playing games, hanging out at the American Legion, and much more. When my Dad was in the hospital, they were there to get a smile or laughter out of Mom & Dad. Along with Connie, I’m sure Dad will be waiting in Heaven to continue this friendship. RIP Jim!
Jim was always a good and faithful friend to my parents, Bob and Eileen Ingersoll, in Great Bend. He will be remembered fondly. PRAYERS and RIP Jim……..Steve Ingersoll