Omaha, NE- Welcomed into heaven on September 9, 2016; born to Nick and Mae Krick on April 11, 1927 in Pipestone, Minnesota. Preceded in death by his parents; his five siblings: Phyllis, Pat, Pauline, Bob and Bill; and first born son, Nicky.
After graduating from Pipestone Minnesota High School, Art joined the U.S. Marines in 1945. Upon receiving his honorable discharge, he attended Nazareth Hall, and then University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. He married Lorraine Frances Endres on June 14, 1949. Art enjoyed a 37-year career with the JC Penney company throughout the Midwest, including: Hibbing, Minnesota, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, Emmetsburg, Iowa, Winner, South Dakota, and Grand Island, Nebraska. After retiring from the JC Penney Company he served as the Foundation Director for Grand Island Central Catholic where four of their children had attended. In 2003, he and Lorraine moved to Omaha and became members of St. Vincent DePaul Parish. Art was a member of Knights of Columbus (Fourth Degree), a volunteer for Habit for Humanity, and was generous with his time and talents. Of all his many gifts, his gift and example of faith were most evident.
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