Richard Dean Hickok, 75, of Williston, N.D., died Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Sanford Hospital in Fargo, N.D. He was born Sept. 2, 1950, in Glasgow to Norman Edward and Betty “Elizabeth” (Stennes) Hickok. He joined Norman Dale and sister, Shirley, and brother, Wayne, later joined the family. He grew up along the Hi-Line in places such as Vida, Hinsdale, Malta and Wolf Point. He married Patricia Heser and Barry, Tara, Stacie and Shasta were born. This marriage later ended in divorce. In 1990, he moved to Williston, N.D., where he met and married Evonne Curtiss/ Moberg at the Frontier Museum Church in Williston on 9-9-99, gaining a fourth daughter, Jessica. After attending business college in Billings, he joined his father in the family trucking business, along with dedicating many years of faithful service to UPS. He found his true vocation in the service of others. His life was an enduring testament to the healing power Christ through community service, unconditional love and sponsorship. After experiencing numerous early challenges, his life was changed by counseling, AA, Al-Anon, volunteerism and his belief in God. He led with a quick smile, booming voice, a story and a meal. He was a beacon of hope for many, dedicating countless hours to sponsoring individuals through AA and Al-Anon, where his guidance, through his own experience with his sobriety of 35 years, provided a lifeline to those navigating their own paths to recovery. His compassionate heart led him to be a member of the Moose, Gideons, to run a recovery Bible study, promote the oilfield man camp ministry, haul furniture for the crisis