Tom Hickert, Norton
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October 19, 1951 - August 15, 2023
Thomas “Tom” Edward Hickert, 71, of Norton, KS passed away August 15, 2023 at the Phillips County Hospital. He was born October 19, 1951 in Norton to Quinten Joseph and Patricia Caroline Hickert.
Tom grew up in Clayton, KS and was a 1969 graduate of Jennings High School. He then went on to graduate from Northwest Kansas Technical College in 1971.
After college, he worked at an auto body shop and then was a local farm hand for years until going to work at Haliburton for about 10 years. Tom then went to work for Kyle Railroad until his retirement.
In his spare time, he enjoyed tinkering with lawnmowers, gardening, and fishing. He loved his family and especially loved his dogs; they were his best friends.
Tom is survived by his siblings Jean Ann (Robert) Bowman of Norton, Rose (Butch) Beal of Smithville, MO, Tim (Dar) Hickert of Hays, KS, Linette (Ernie) Klaus of Hays, KS, Patty (John) Gall of Norton; sister-in-law Betty Hickert, and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Quinten Hickert and Patricia Stephen; stepfather Harold “Red” Stephen; brother Rick Hickert, and his dogs Howie, Goldie, and Leo.
The family has chosen cremation per Tom’s wishes. A visitation will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 2-4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A private family inurnment will be held in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in New Almelo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton General Public Transportation and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654.
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