John R. Wicks, a longtime Dorsey & Whitney law partner and resident of Plymouth, passed away peacefully January 21, 2023. Born December 8, 1937, in Ottumwa, IA, to Irene and Russell Wicks, he leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Nedra Morgan, and two children, Catherine Kibbe (Paul) of Edina and John F. Wicks (Jolene Yee) of Napa, CA, four grandchildren (David and Will Kibbe; Eliza and J.P. Wicks) and a brother Robert of San Francisco. After graduating in 1959 from the University of Iowa College of Business with a degree in accounting, John joined Coopers and Lybrand in Detroit, MI. Two years later he returned to the University of Iowa Law School during which time he acquired his JD degree and a bride. After fulfilling a two year commitment in the U.S. Army, he commenced his Dorsey law career, specializing in estate planning and taxation. In 1972 John relocated to Rochester to establish one of Dorsey’s first branch offices. He remained there until going “of-counsel” in 2000 wh