Maurice “Bunny” R. Pickel, 74, of Landenberg, died peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 3. He was the husband of Mary Ann Jasienski Pickel, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.

Born in Wilmington, on Sept. 27, 1948, he was the son of the late Maurice R Pickel and the late Christine Johnson.

Bunny was a graduate of Avon Grove High School and went on to work for Nucar Pontiac for over 30 years in the parts department. When he retired, he would go on to work for Pickel Landscape Management for several years.

He was involved in the Boy Scouts, a member of Wickerton Hunt Club, and Assumption BVM.

Bunny enjoyed many hobbies including wood carving (duck decoys in particular), hunting, and his inherited love of cooking. His motto was: a recipe is merely a guideline.

Bunny was a devoted husband who loved taking day trips with his wife.

He was a loving father who supported his children and their dreams.

He was a proud grandfather who loved playing with his grandsons and making them laugh with his duck quacks.

Bunny was a loyal friend. He was lucky to know some of his closest friends for the majority of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, his son, Michael Pickel and his wife, Elizabeth Pickel; his daughter, Maureen Pickel; grandchildren, Alexander and Parks Pickel; sisters, Roseanne Ortega and her husband, Gerald Ortega; Elaine Johnson and her wife, Donna Cheetham, as well as nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother Michael L. Pickel.

His graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square. You may also visit with his family from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove, 200 Rose Hill Road, West Grove. A memorial service will follow at 2:30.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the West Grove Fire Co. Ambulance, P.O. Box 242, West Grove, PA 19390

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com