Ricky Alvin Wilcynski, 65, died January 5, 2022, at his home
in Newton, Kansas.
He was born in Columbus, Nebraska, on May 29, 1956, the son
of James Wilcynski and Linda Lou Godel. Ricky lived with Grandparents in
Columbus as well as Boys town in Omaha Nebraska.
Ricky joined the United States Army and was stationed at
Fort Knox serving as a skilled sharpshooter. He was soon deployed to Vietnam
where he was assigned to the 101st Airborne, flying in helicopters manning an airborne
assault vehicle. Ricky served in the military & was honorably discharged?
Rick and Sandy would have been happily married 46 years come
March.
Ricky along with Sandy and son, owned their own restoration
shop where they restored, bought and sold cars.
Ricky worked for Boeing in Wichita, re-winging fighter
planes until his retirement?
For many years Ricky was a wrestling coach and mentor in
Columbus Nebraska before moving to KS where he coached the kids club in Newton
until he could no longer.
Ricky loved people, wrestling, cars and his family.
Their Family also took in Many young men to help raise,
adopting many as well.. Ricky is survived by
his wife, Sandy & son Eric as well as his Granddaughter
Gracie?
A memorial service date will be announced. They are just
needing some time and want to Celebrate his life on his birthday in May.
