Avelene Hickmann

Avelene Hickmann, 94, of St. Petersburg, FL passed on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Suncoast Hospice, Pinellas Park. She was born in Catawba, Wisconsin and spent many years as an elementary teacher in Wisconsin and Florida. She taught at Tyrone and Bauder Elementary and was well respected as a teacher by students and administrators.

In retirement she taught water aerobics and made long lasting friendships that remain true today. She enjoyed bowling on several teams and served as team secretary. She enjoyed all sports and followed many teams including Duke University basketball. She served for 50 years as a Eucharistic Minister at her church, St. Jude.

Ave is survived by her loving husband of 64 years George Hickmann, nieces and nephews, Alan (Trish) Erickson, Barbara (Chuck) Poch, Terry (Barbara) Erickson, Pamela James (Rick Martingilio), sisters in-law Sister Rosemary Hickmann, Janice Stauske, and brother in-law William Hickmann. She was preceded by her parents Paul and Lena Gehring, sister Rose Marie and brother in-law Iver Erickson.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 26th at Shepherd of the Hills Catholic Church, W1562 County Road B, Eden from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am.  Rev. Neil Zinthefer will officiate and burial will follow in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Armstrong

Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with condolences and guestbook at www.twohigfunerals .com.