Nester Reicks, 89
Wed, 12/26/2018 - 11:59am
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Dec. 26, 1928 —
Dec 22, 2017
CRESCO - Nestor A. Reicks, age 89, of Cresco, Iowa died on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Notre Dame Catholic Church on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018 at 11 a.m., with Father Dennis Cain officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.
Nestor Anthony Reicks was born on Dec. 26, 1928, in Cresco to Raymond and Mary (Baumler) Reicks. On Sept. 6, 1949, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Dolores “Dolly” Bakken at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Cresco. Together they raised five children. He was very faithful and supportive to his beloved wife.
The couple loved to travel and spent many winters in Arizona. Nestor was a strong leader of faith for his family. He spent his life as a successful farmer in the Cresco area and milked cows for 40 years. He worked hard and played hard. He was very passionate about his Belgian horses and loved animals, especially dogs. On Friday nights, Nestor could be found enjoying fish and playing cards, particularly Euchre and 500, in Granger, Minn. He enjoyed spending time at the Cresco Sale Barn. He was on the Howard County Mutual Board of Directors.
He was good friends with his Amish neighbors, whom he helped transport when they needed a ride. Nestor had a very close-knit group of friends and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his five children, Jerry (Wanda) Reicks of Lime Springs, Iowa, Rick (Betty) Reicks of Cresco, Gwen (Doug) Christianson of Cresco, Ray (Linnette) Reicks of Cresco and Nancy Reicks of Plano, Texas; four grandchildren, Scott Christianson, Jamie Reicks, Angie Fenske and Mandy Olsen; three stepgrandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Denis D. Reicks of Cresco; and a sister-in-law, Monica Reicks of Cresco.
Nestor was preceded in death by his wife, Dolly; parents; three infant children; and siblings, Rufina Lickteig, Tarsilla Hyberger, Cleo Reicks, Dell Reicks and Geneva Houdek.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of Howard County in Cresco. Online condolences may be left at www.Hindthudekfuneralhomes.com.
