Dennis Eugene Wickstrom, 84, of Excelsior Springs, formerly of the Hardin area, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Valley Manor Rehabilitation Center in Excelsior Springs.

Dennis was born on October 15, 1939, in Hardin, the son of Glenn Eudell and Geneva (Bowman) Wickstrom.  He was united in marriage to Clara Ann De Walt of Richmond on June 29, 1958; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: son, John Wickstrom of Excelsior Springs; and two grandchildren, Amanda Claire Wickstrom and Charlie Wickstrom of Laurel, MD.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Dennis was reared and educated in the Stet area and graduated from Stet High School in 1957.  After high school, he worked for the Missouri Department of Transportation as a surveyor.  Dennis proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.  He later returned to the area and spent a brief period working for Ford Motor Company before working for John Deere in Richmond for 28 years.  He would finish his working career as a rural mail carrier out of Hardin for 25 years, retiring in 2013.  Dennis also worked for Sheriff Tom Harmon in Ray County as a dispatcher and deputy.  He was of the Baptist faith and a very caring and loving man.  There wasn't anything he couldn't do, a jack of all trades, and a very honest man of his word.  Dennis and Clara enjoyed almost 66 years of marriage.  Together, they loved spending time at their farm.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Excelsior Springs Baptist Church.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M., with services to follow at 2:00 P.M.  Interment will be in Richmond Memory Gardens.  Please remember to share your memories of Dennis with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.