Rapid City – George A.  Kick, 81, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital after a short illness.

George A. Kick was born Feb. 21, 1935 in Lead, SD to Andrew and Anna [Bauernfeind] Kick. After a family move, he spent most of his younger years on a ranch east of Rapid City.

George served in the United States Army and United States Air Force. During his military career, he served in South Korea, Vietnam, Libia, Turkey, France and other US bases. After retiring from the armed services, he spent 10 years volunteering for the Red Cross at the Ellsworth Air Force Base Hospital. He lived out his later years in Rapid City until his death. He loved people, enjoyed visiting and conversing with friends. George was a gentle caring person and will be missed by many.

Survivors include his three sisters: Mary Reinart of Rapid City, Irene [Bert] Elis of Hubbard, TX and Mildred [Roger] Weber of Ogilvie, MN; and many nieces and nephews.

George was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 am Monday, August  1 at Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 520 Cathedral Drive with Christian Funeral Mass at the church at 10:00 am led by Rev. Jonathan Dillon.

Burial will take place at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.