LaGrange and Mapleton, Maine - SFC Louis E. Hickey II, 58, died unexpectedly July 12, 2026, in Presque Isle. He was born February 27, 1968, in Woodward, Oklahoma.

Louis was a 1986 graduate of Limestone High School. Following his high school graduation he enlisted in the United States Army. Lou proudly made a career of serving with the Maine Army National Guard, dedicating nearly 40 years of his life to serving the people of the United States, Maine, and those abroad. Louis did 6 overseas tours of duty including, Saudia Arabia (1990-1991), Korea (1992-1993 & 1996-1997), Bosnia (1999-2000), Kuwait (2003-2004), and Iraq (2008-2009). He earned commendations, medals and ribbons too numerous to mention (56) during his career including: the Master Aviation Badge, the Camp and Service Award, Southwest Asia Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, three Maine Commanders Awards, and a Meritorious Service Medal. Lou could often be found on his beloved John Deere tractor. He enjoyed working on his vehicles and was an avid Star Trek and Star Wars fan.

Louis is survived by his father, Louis E. Hickey and his wife, Mary Anne Hickey, of Woodward, OK; his sister, Audra R. Ellis of New Sweden; his brother, Matthew McCurley of Michigan; and his niece, Lauren Bolen and her husband, Jacob Bolen, of Presque Isle. He was predeceased by his mother, Sonja McCurley and her husband, Robert McCurley.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery, August 3, 2026, at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.