Arthur Henry Bick, son of William and Amanda Pendell Bick, was born July 29, 1891, in Seward, Nebraska. He moved to the Farnam area in 1906. In March 1914, he was married to Ernestine Whitney, who passed away in December, 1916.

He was united in marriage to Edna Gaibler on September 18, 1918. Three children were born to this union; Esther, who died in infancy; Harold and Delphine.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church and served on various church boards. He was a member of the Lions Club and Farm Bureau and for many years served on rural school boards. He was actively interested in all community affairs.

He passed away at his home in Farnam, November 17, 1969, at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mrytle, two brothers, Bert and Roy, and daughter, Esther.

He is survived by his wife, one son, Harold of Moorefield; one daughter, Mrs. Keith (Delphine) Anthony of Lexington; six grand-children, brothers; Virgil of Seward and Chester of Enid, Oklahoma; three sisters, Mrs. Bert(Elizabeth) Balser of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Mrs. Edna Rieker of Eustis; Mrs. Lucille Gailber of Farnam and many relatives and friends.

Services were held November 19, at 2 o'clock at the United Methodist Church in Farnam with the Rev. Conley Hinrichs officiating. Interment was in the Farnam Cemetery.

Music was provided by Mrs. Deloras Nickerson and Mrs, Audrey Kotschwar, accompanied by Mrs. Doris Smith. Pallbearers were Russell Wilcox, Elgie Thompson, Clyde Gardner, Reynolds Widick, Jake Ernst and Raymond Smith.