Daniel G. Fickes

Daniel G. Fickes, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on October 27, 2024 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. He was the loving husband of Berenice (Spangler) Fickes. Daniel graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School and F&M College. After graduating from college, he entered the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Kitzingen am Main, Germany. Daniel’s wife joined him for a year of his deployment. Upon returning home he went to work for Fickes Plumbing, a business created by his father in 1937. Daniel retired from Fickes Plumbing in 2005.

Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Daniel G. and Esther (Brinkman) Fickes.

In addition to his wife, Bernie, he is survived by a son, Gary Fickes, daughter-in-law, Kandi Fickes, and grandson Kamron Fickes. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Terry Fickes.

In his spare time, he enjoyed singing in the church choir at Church of Apostles UCC and Homestead Harmony Chorale, fishing, and working in his yard.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Church of the Apostles, 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603 on Saturday, December 14th at 11:00 AM. A visitation will occur at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be private in the church memorial gardens at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Apostles at the address listed above. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit: www.DeBordSnyder.com