Wayne Ricks

Wayne G. Ricks, 83, of Bozeman passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011. Wayne was born April 24, 1927 in Sugar City, Idaho to Dennis and Hazel (Garner) Ricks. He grew up in Idaho and joined the Navy in June 1945, serving in World War II and the Korean War. After his discharge from the military in 1954, Wayne took up the plumbing trade. In 1956, he moved to Bozeman, where he continued working and was the foreman plumber for key community structures, such as the Bozeman Post Office, Bozeman High School and Montana State University. He also spent time building housing for the Alaskan pipeline construction team. He married Mary Dal Cerro on May 1, 1957 in Bozeman. Upon Wayne#8217;s retirement from the plumbing trade, he managed Gallatin Manor for several years. Wayne was very active in the Bozeman Community. He was a member of the American Legion Post 14, the Eagle#8217;s Lodge, and the plumbers local union #41. He loved flyfishing and was an avid supporter of American Legion baseball. Wayne was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Survivors include his wife, Mary, and his sister, Donna Ricks Walsh of San Leandro, CA. He is also survived by a loving extended family of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday, February 18, 2011 at Dahl Funeral Chapel, with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 am. Interment with military honors will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Wayne#8217;s memory can be given to American Legion Baseball, American Legion c/o Gallatin Post #14, PO Box 936, Bozeman, MT 59771 (memo: Baseball), or to the charity of your choice.