John Wayne Wicken

John Wayne Wicken passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2010. He was born in Salida, CO on July 13, 1944. He spent his youth in Pueblo, CO before being honored to join the Air Force Academy in 1962. John also later joined the Navy and trained as a fighter pilot. After an honorable discharge, he earned dual Bachelor degrees in Mathematics and Political Science and a MBA degree in Finance from the University of Colorado. He also attended CU Law School.

John married Melinda Jane Anderson on March 11, 1978 in Reinbeck, Iowa before returning to their home in Boulder, Colorado. They shared their lives together for the past 36 years and enjoyed raising their two sons John Trevor Wicken of Fort Collins and Brady Charles Wicken of Denver. John was continually involved with his sons’ youth activities and dedicated his spare time coaching his sons in soccer, tee ball, and baseball, and was a very active parent for their swim team. He owned and operated his own financial planning company, Wicken Financial. His favorite times were spent laughing with his family, cheering at CU football games, and taking drives in the Colorado mountains with Melinda.

He is survived and dearly missed by his wife, Melinda, children, Trevor and Brady (Erin), and sister, Linda. His smile, humor, and love will be missed by all forever.

A memorial service and reception will be held at the Mountain View United Methodist Church, 355 Ponca Place, Boulder on Thursday, September 2 at 1:00pm. Memorial contributions may be made through the University of Colorado Foundation to the Student Athlete Scholarship Fund. Please note your donation is intended in the memory of John Wicken. Visit www.cufund.org or send a gift to UC Box 369, Boulder, CO 80309. To send condolences to the family please go to www.cristmortuary.com.

Arrangements under the direction of Crist Mortuary, Boulder, CO.