Daniel Dean Wicks was born October 16, 1961, to Ray and Florence (Kari) Wicks. He grew up at Red Owl and attended grade school at Red Owl and Enning. He attended one year of high school in Sturgis and graduated from Faith High School in 1979, where he participated in rodeo riding bulls. He became a jack of all trades helping at the Red Owl Garage, calving, lambing, and driving truck for Ron Howie and Anders Trucking. He traveled to Oklahoma to work and met the love of his life, Amy Holman.

Dan and Amy were married September 30, 1989, and they made their home on the family ranch at Red Owl. To this union, Dan was blessed with two daughters, Emily Paige and Abigail Sage.

For all who knew Dan, these words best describe him; Loyal, Dedicated, Loving, Willing, Faithful, Fun Loving, Quick Witted, Fiery, Caring, Hard
Working, and a friend who could be counted on no matter what. True to his red hair, he was known to be a little hot tempered. But beneath his rough exterior, he had a big soft heart that will be missed by all who knew him.

Ranching was Dan's chosen profession. He worked hard and loved every minute caring for his livestock. He was a dedicated volunteer firefighter and served as director for the Marcus Fire Department for 11 years.

Dan, 51, Red Owl, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at home surrounded by his family and friends after a three year battle with Lou Gehrigs.

He leaves behind his wife, Amy Wicks, Red Owl; two daughters, Emily (Thane) Escott and Abigail Wicks, Red Owl; son, Chris (Kellie) Herman, Box
Elder; grandson, Conor; granddaughter, Teighlor; two brothers, Andy Wicks, Sturgis, and Zane (MaryJo) Wicks, Richardton, ND; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Florence Wicks, and father-in-law, Wayne Holman.

A memorial has been established.

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