WICHT, Forrest "Bud" W

Arizona Daily Star, The (Tucson, AZ) - Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Forrest "Bud" W. Wicht was born to John and Ruth (Estey) Wicht on June 6, 1920, in Yutan, NE. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the start of WWII. While he was in Omaha, he met Kathleen L. Kirkbride. After a whirlwind courtship, they were married in Miami, FL, on June 20, 1941. As a navy pilot, Bud flew aircraft to Brazil which were then flown to Africa to be used to fight the war in the European theater. After the war, Bud and Katie returned to Omaha where he gained employment at Robert's Dairy. He earned a B.A. Degree from the University of Nebraska. Later he was employed by Standard Metal Fabricating Company and was relocated to Ennis, TX. After six years, he was transferred back to Omaha where he later retired. Upon retiring, they moved to Green Valley, AZ, but eventually moved to northwest Tucson. Bud and Katie were married for 70 years. Forrest was a true gentleman and made many friends wherever he lived. He was interested in photography and writing and he and Katie loved to travel the world. He passed away suddenly on September 5, 2014. Bud was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Evelyn Beranick and his loving wife, Katie. He will be sorely missed by his sons, Jon (Bonnie) Wicht and Jay Wicht, both of Tucson. He is also survived by granddaughters, Heather (Christopher) Livingstone of Phoenix and Susan (Robert) Marsett of Tucson and numerous nephews and nieces. Bud has four great-grandchildren, Hailey and Holly Marsett and Emma and Oliver Livingstone. A Memorial Service will be held at Tortolita Presbyterian Church, 10710 N. Thornydale Rd., Tucson, on Saturday, September 13, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests making a donation to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by GREEN VALLEY MORTUARY.