Dr. George Charles Licke

Name: Dr. George Charles Licke

Age: 79

Address: Deer River, Minnesota .

Date of Death: October 11, 2019

Place of Death: Deer River, Minnesota

Date of Birth: April 23, 1940

Place of Birth: Hibbing, Minnesota

Survived By: Children, Mark (Michelle) Licke, Suzanne (Barron) Johnson, Heidi (Mark) Ganzer, George Thomas (Roxann) Licke. Grandchildren Brandon and Jordon Licke. Siblings John (Marty) Licke, James Licke, and Linda (Rusty) Uscola.

Preceded By: Parents, George and Lois Licke.

Visitation: One Hour prior at the Funeral Home

Service: Monday, October 21st, 2019, 1:00 PM. Carroll Funeral Home Deer River, MN

Burial: Olivet Cemetery Deer River, MN

ARRANGEMENTS BY: Carroll Funeral Home, Deer River & Bigfork, Minnesota.

History: George grew up in Effie, MN and graduated Valedictorian from Deer River High School in 1958. He attended the University of Minnesota and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1962 with his Bachelor of Science. He then attended the University of Wisconsin (Madison) and graduated in 1967 with his PhD in organic chemistry. George worked for the Ethyl Corporation in Ferndale, MI until 1976. During his tenure there he developed a flame retardant for rayon which was patented. In 1976 George and his family returned to Deer River and purchased Bahr’s Motel. In 1987 he sold the motel and purchased the Bait Shop where he worked and resided until his passing. George was also very involved with his church and ministering for his Lord.

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