STURGIS - Rayfield "Ray" Andrew Wicks, 76, died Thursday, October 11, 2007, at the Veterans Affairs Health Care Center at Fort Meade. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Survivors include his three sons, Andy Wicks, Sturgis, Dan Wicks, Red Owl, and Zane Wicks, Richardton, N.D.; one sister, Lorraine Fuller, Spearfish; and four grandchildren.

His wife, Florence "Tiny" Lou Dean, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, with a wake service beginning at 7 p.m., at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis with the Rev. Arnold Kari officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, with military honors by the Sturgis Veterans Honors Guard.

A memorial has been established to the Red Owl and Marcus Units of the Enning Fire Department.