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Gary ‘Butch’ Dean VanSickle

June 6, 1947 – May 8, 2022

Gary “Butch” Dean VanSickle, age 74 of Kingman, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.

He was born in Williamsport, Indiana on June 6, 1947 to the late Joseph LeRoy & Betty Lou (Mornout) VanSickle.

Mr. VanSicklle attended Williamsport High School and throughout the years he worked at Harrison Steel in Attica, R.R. Donnelley in Crawfordsville, Master Guard in Veedersburg and Schumaher Electric in Hoopeston, IL.

He attended Waterman Baptist Church. Mr. VanSickle enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening, mushroom hunting, and rode his bicycle about 40 miles a day!

Survivors include his son Randy Dean VanSickle of Newport; two daughters Tracy Simonton of Newport and Bobbie Jo (Sean) Wilson of Aurora; seven grandchildren Brook, Dale, Jon, Jayden, Zach, Billy and Jason; four great-grandchildren Gabby, Mylah, Isaia, and Joesie; his dog Fin; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by parents; sister Peggy Cooksey; brother Jerry VanSickle; grandson Cameron; and great-granddaughter Alana.

Visitation is scheduled to be held at Sanders Funeral Care, 203 S 1st St in Kingman on Thursday, May 12, 2022 from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 12 p.m. with Pastor John Goldfuss officiating. The service will be recorded and can be viewed on his obituary page at www.sandersfuneralcare.com. Burial will follow at Kingman Fraternal Cemetery.

Share memories and condolences online at www.sandersfuneralcare.com.