Robert William Wickers Jr

Robert (Bob) Wickers Jr. entered into heaven early Tuesday December 9th, 2014. The family has requested a private visitation at Legacy Funeral Home, Chandler Arizona. Cremation will follow the private family service. A celebration of Bob’s life will take place for friends and family from 5pm-8pm on Monday December 15th, 2014 at Dobson Ranch Golf Course, 2155 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ 85202. Donations in Robert’s memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation or to his gofundme.com site, http://www.gofundme.com/oneunderbob . Family and Friends may leave a memory at http://www.azlegacyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Robert-Wickers/ Robert was born November 5, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan to Robert Sr. and Jewell (Whitworth) Wickers. He graduated from Southgate High School and Eastern Michigan University. Robert spent most of his career life in the sales manager field of business. Robert was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling to many golf courses throughout the country. He was a loyal “Bleacher Bum” to his favorite Chicago Cubs. A trip Wrigley Field was a frequent stop for Bob. His other love was for Michigan football. He bled maize and blue. On the golf course, at Wrigley Field and at the “Big House” were some of his favorite spots to be. He took pride in his family, most especially being a Father and Grandfather. His love for his two granddaughters, Mya 6 years old and Lily 3 years old was fierce. He was a very proud Grandpa to his two “tumbleweeds” as he sweetly nicknamed them. He will be dearly missed by all those who loved him. Robert is survived by his Mother, Jewell Wickers of Chandler Arizona, Daughter Samantha (Wickers) Miller, Son in law Matt Miller, two grandchildren, Mya and Lily all of Saint Joseph Michigan, Cousins Ken Butler, Scott and Amy Siegfried all of Chandler Arizona, Kim and Eileen Siegfried of Rowayton, Connecticut, a slew of second and third cousins, best friend Rob Yager of Livonia Michigan, close friend Charlie Chwasz of Chandler Arizona and best friend Mike (Carol) Saunders of Dearborn Michigan. Mike Saunders completed an extremely selfless act and was kind enough to be a Kidney donor for Robert several years ago. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert Wickers Sr.

Robert William Wickers Jr

November 5, 1952 - December 9, 2014