John Hickman

OREGON - John C. "Jack" Hickman Jr., age 73, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016 shortly after arriving at the University of Wisconsin Women's Hockey game. Jack was born May 9, 1943 in New Orleans, LA., he is the son of the late John and Lorraine (Block) Hickman Sr. and grew up in Madison. He is a 1961 graduate of West High School and earned a Political Science degree from UW-Madison. Jack married Margaretha Schuyten on August 28, 1976 in Minneapolis, MN and also lived in Atlanta, GA and the Washington, D.C. areas.
Jack was an avid Badger fan, especially football and hockey. A football season ticket holder for decades, even while "living in exile" and unable to make every game, he made up for it when he moved back to the Madison area in retirement. He was also regular at UW Women's Hockey home games as well as following their every move on the road.
Jack served his country both as a member of the Wisconsin Air National Guard and on the staff of the Executive Clerk of the United States Senate where he was the Morning Business Editor of the Congressional Record.
Jack is survived by his wife of 40 years Margaretha, 2 sons Paul (Carrie) Hickman, and Brian Hickman; 2 grandchildren Forge Robert Hickman and Reagan John Hickman; sister Mary (Jim) Feeney; and he is further survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Robert Hickman.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. A visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home on Monday.


Cress
Funeral and Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Road Madison
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