Colby Hicken

Biography

Gothenburg, Nebraska

Colby Leigh Hicken, 21, of Gothenburg, son of Robert and Barbara Hicken also of Gothenburg, died February 2, 2007, enroute to Axtell from Minden on highway 6.

He was born December 9, 1985, in Gothenburg to Robert and Barbara (Mak) Hicken. He graduated in 2004 from Gothenburg High School and attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He worked as a Med Aide at Home Sharon for Mosaic in Axtell until this day. He enjoyed working with the special people who lived there and touched many of their lives.

He was an avid sports fan. He especially loved the sport of baseball and playing for the Melon's baseball team. He was also a great fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Minnesota Vikings. Another one of his passions was bowling with his family and especially in league with his biggest fan, his dad. Although Colby was known for his sports he was probably best known for his sense of humor and "orneriness".

Survivors include his Parents Robert and Barbara Hicken of Gothenburg, NE; a Sister Ashleigh (TJ) Hicken-Brown of Lincoln, NE; his "Shorty" Steph Kreis (girlfriend), and daughter Keyenna of Minden, NE; Grandparents Louis and Helen Mak Gothenburg, NE; Step-Brothers Todd Scott of Omaha, NE and Scott Cutler of South Dakota, Aunts, Uncles, many Cousins and Special Friends.

He was preceded in death by his Aunt Lynn Lohrman and Grandparents Frank and Dorothy Hicken.

Memorials may be sent to the Family of Colby Hicken 817-18th St. Gothenburg, Nebraska, 69138. Colby will always be remembered by his wonderful smile and will be dearly missed.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2007, 10:30 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church, Gothenburg, Nebraska with Pastor Matthew Groenke officiating.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 6 at from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel in Gothenburg with family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Burial will take place in the Gothenburg Cemetery.