Michael W. Wickham, Palm Coast, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2015 at his home.
He was born September 9, 1946 in Elmira, New York to Ernestine (Roda-baugh) and the late Harold G. Wick-ham.
Growing up he was an Eagle Scout and attended the University of Delaware where he played football for the Fighting Blue Hens. Professionally, Mr. Wickham was a leader in the transportation and logistics industry during his 35 year career beginning with Roadway Express. He retired as Chairman of the Board of Roadway Corporation in December 2003, where he was Chief Executive Officer from 1997 to 1999 and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 1999 until his retirement in 2003. He founded and was Chairman of both the Board of Motor Freight Carriers and the American Transportation Research Institute. He also served on the Board of Akron Children's Hospital and Foundation. Upon retiring from Roadway, he served as a director on the boards of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Republic Services, Inc. and as Chairman for Douglas Dynamics, Inc. Mr. Wickham loved horseracing so he founded Pauleeanna Thoroughbreds, Inc., a small breeding farm in Micanopy, Florida. He enjoyed fishing, traveling with friends, and playing golf. Most of all he loved his family.
He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Barbara; his mother, Ernestine; and brother, Robert Wickham (Ronda). He leaves behind three children, Devon W. Strickland (Stuart), Michael P. Wickham, and Lindsay A. Wickham; he is survived by one grandson, Bryce W. Strickland.
Services are entrusted to Lohman Funeral home of Palm Coast, Florida. A memorial mass will be held at Santa Maria Del Mar in Flagler Beach on February 5, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation or the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal
on Jan. 25, 2015
He was born September 9, 1946 in Elmira, New York to Ernestine (Roda-baugh) and the late Harold G. Wick-ham.
Growing up he was an Eagle Scout and attended the University of Delaware where he played football for the Fighting Blue Hens. Professionally, Mr. Wickham was a leader in the transportation and logistics industry during his 35 year career beginning with Roadway Express. He retired as Chairman of the Board of Roadway Corporation in December 2003, where he was Chief Executive Officer from 1997 to 1999 and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 1999 until his retirement in 2003. He founded and was Chairman of both the Board of Motor Freight Carriers and the American Transportation Research Institute. He also served on the Board of Akron Children's Hospital and Foundation. Upon retiring from Roadway, he served as a director on the boards of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Republic Services, Inc. and as Chairman for Douglas Dynamics, Inc. Mr. Wickham loved horseracing so he founded Pauleeanna Thoroughbreds, Inc., a small breeding farm in Micanopy, Florida. He enjoyed fishing, traveling with friends, and playing golf. Most of all he loved his family.
He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Barbara; his mother, Ernestine; and brother, Robert Wickham (Ronda). He leaves behind three children, Devon W. Strickland (Stuart), Michael P. Wickham, and Lindsay A. Wickham; he is survived by one grandson, Bryce W. Strickland.
Services are entrusted to Lohman Funeral home of Palm Coast, Florida. A memorial mass will be held at Santa Maria Del Mar in Flagler Beach on February 5, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation or the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal
on Jan. 25, 2015
Michael W. Wickham, Palm Coast, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2015 at his home.
He was born September 9, 1946 in Elmira, New York to Ernestine (Roda-baugh) and the late Harold G. Wick-ham.
Growing up he was an Eagle Scout and attended the University of Delaware where he played football for the Fighting Blue Hens. Professionally, Mr. Wickham was a leader in the transportation and logistics industry during his 35 year career beginning with Roadway Express. He retired as Chairman of the Board of Roadway Corporation in December 2003, where he was Chief Executive Officer from 1997 to 1999 and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 1999 until his retirement in 2003. He founded and was Chairman of both the Board of Motor Freight Carriers and the American Transportation Research Institute. He also served on the Board of Akron Children's Hospital and Foundation. Upon retiring from Roadway, he served as a director on the boards of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Republic Services, Inc. and as Chairman for Douglas Dynamics, Inc. Mr. Wickham loved horseracing so he founded Pauleeanna Thoroughbreds, Inc., a small breeding farm in Micanopy, Florida. He enjoyed fishing, traveling with friends, and playing golf. Most of all he loved his family.
He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Barbara; his mother, Ernestine; and brother, Robert Wickham (Ronda). He leaves behind three children, Devon W. Strickland (Stuart), Michael P. Wickham, and Lindsay A. Wickham; he is survived by one grandson, Bryce W. Strickland.
Services are entrusted to Lohman Funeral home of Palm Coast, Florida. A memorial mass will be held at Santa Maria Del Mar in Flagler Beach on February 5, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation or the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal
on Jan. 25, 2015
He was born September 9, 1946 in Elmira, New York to Ernestine (Roda-baugh) and the late Harold G. Wick-ham.
Growing up he was an Eagle Scout and attended the University of Delaware where he played football for the Fighting Blue Hens. Professionally, Mr. Wickham was a leader in the transportation and logistics industry during his 35 year career beginning with Roadway Express. He retired as Chairman of the Board of Roadway Corporation in December 2003, where he was Chief Executive Officer from 1997 to 1999 and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 1999 until his retirement in 2003. He founded and was Chairman of both the Board of Motor Freight Carriers and the American Transportation Research Institute. He also served on the Board of Akron Children's Hospital and Foundation. Upon retiring from Roadway, he served as a director on the boards of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Republic Services, Inc. and as Chairman for Douglas Dynamics, Inc. Mr. Wickham loved horseracing so he founded Pauleeanna Thoroughbreds, Inc., a small breeding farm in Micanopy, Florida. He enjoyed fishing, traveling with friends, and playing golf. Most of all he loved his family.
He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Barbara; his mother, Ernestine; and brother, Robert Wickham (Ronda). He leaves behind three children, Devon W. Strickland (Stuart), Michael P. Wickham, and Lindsay A. Wickham; he is survived by one grandson, Bryce W. Strickland.
Services are entrusted to Lohman Funeral home of Palm Coast, Florida. A memorial mass will be held at Santa Maria Del Mar in Flagler Beach on February 5, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation or the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal
on Jan. 25, 2015
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