Marty Lee Sticht, 70, of Advance, passed away March 13, 2019 at his home.  He was born January 7, 1949, the son of Leo Paul and Jerry Mae Dickman Sticht.

Marty was drafted Into the Army in August of 1968, basic training in Fort Leonard August-October and then was sent to Fort Sill, Okla. and was later shipped to Vietnam in January 1969, for a one year tour of duty.  He was then stationed in Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado from January 1970 till August 1970; when he was released from the army after his two year draft commitment.  He was a Specialist 4th class or a Corporal.  After he was released from the Army, he bought a trailer and a small piece of land that his son now owns and has built a house on.  He began working at Cape GMC Pontiac for a few years till he could afford to open up his own shop, Advance Auto Sales.

He owned and operated Advance Auto Sales in Advance.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and also a member of the Advance Knights of Columbus.

Marty met the love of his life, Dorothy Leible, in Jackson at the Homecoming and he met her again and started dating 1967 at the Applecreek Picnic.  They were united in marriage on May 4, 1968 at Applecreek Church.  In 2018, they celebrated their 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary!!!  They had their first child, Charity in 1975 followed by Leo in 1977 and John 1979.

Our husband/dad was an amazing man. He had a love for antique cars and we considered him to be our local "American Picker."  He had an eye for finding a treasure in any pile of junk whether it be along side the road, in a box, in a broken down barn or local yardsale or flea market.  "One man's junk is definitely another mans treasure."  He was also the one that everyone came to when they had a part to a car that they needed identified.  If he didn't know it off the top of his head by looking at it, he knew how to navigate the internet to find it.  He had the biggest heart and was one of the most giving individuals that i know.  He was known for towing cars or going to unlock a vehicle at all hours of the day/night.  At times, he usually did this out of the goodness of his heart and wouldn't take payment in return.   He truly would give you the shirt off his back if it meant helping someone in need.   His legacy will live on through his kids, Charity, Leo and John and grandkids, Gavynn and Colton.  He did a great job passing on his big and giving heart to each of them and he was a teacher of many things.  He knew the meaning of dedication whether it be to his wife, kids, community, church and country!! This shined through with his family by his marriage to his wife Dorothy and them celebrating their Golden 50th Anniversary in 2018.  It also showed through with his long commitment to the Advance chapter of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and the St Joseph Catholic Church. Also, he was a Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War.  He was a Visionary and an entrepreneur at heart.  He was the owner and operator of Advance Auto Sales which he started in 1972.  He built his own creation of a car called the Elegante.  Marty was a man ahead of his time, utilizing his vast knowledge of the classic American Automobile and Ebay to sell parts all over the world. They truly don't get any better than Marty Sticht.

Survivors include: his wife, Dorothy Sticht; a daughter, Charity Ann Sticht (Dean) Little of Scopus; two sons, Leo Lee (Vanessa) Sticht of Advance and John Travis (Amy) Sticht of Scott City; a sister, Loretta Yvonne Proffer of Jackson, Mo.; two grandsons, Gavynn Leo Sticht and Colton Paul Sticht.

He was preceded in death by his parents; cousin, Wesley Mediocle; aunt, Goldie Green and grandmother, Letha Dickman.

Visitation will be held on Monday March 18, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance.  Rosary will be held at 7 p.m.  A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday March 19, 2019 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Advance.  Interment will follow at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield. 

In lieu of flowers please make donations to: St. Joseph Catholic Church Renovation Fund.