Alan Bruce Bickel
  • Born on: August 25, 1928
  • Departed on: April 16, 2014
  • Resided in: Cedar Rapids, IA

Alan Bruce Bickel

Alan Bruce Bickel of "St. Luke's Living Center West SE" on 4th Avenue SE died Wednesday, April 16, 2014, of natural causes.  He was 85.

Alan was born August 25, 1928.  Son of Doris and Robert Bickel of Cedar Rapids, both of whom preceded him in death.  He graduated from the University of Iowa with a business degree.  He was a broker of insurance his entire life.  A Christian man with unbound generosity.  He was an avid athlete with the racquet sports of tennis and racquetball.

Alan is survived by his sister Jocelyn J. Bickel (Rio Rancho, NM) and nephew Robert (Cedar Rapids); and niece, Virginia (Albuquerque, NM).

At Alan's express wish, his body will be cremated and his ashes will be inurned in the family plot in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.  A family service will be held later this year.

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