Dwight J. Dickman
Dwight J. Dickman, 84, of Eldridge passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.
Visitation was Tuesday, Nov. 28, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Nov. 29,at the church.
Burial was at Garnavillo Community Cemetery in Garnavillo.
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island assisted the family.
Dwight was born on April 30, 1939, in Garnavillo, a son of Elmer and Mary (Gill) Dickman. He married Darlys Bosch on Dec. 27, 1969, in Pella. Dwight spent his whole career working for the local telephone company in Northeast Iowa, before retiring from US West in 2000.
Dwight’s hobbies included watching Yankees baseball, hunting, fishing, building model trains, and reading. He enjoyed genealogy and nothing was more important to him than family. His greatest joy came from spending time with all the grandkids and attending their various activities.
Those left to cherish Dwight’s memory include his wife, Darlys Dickman, Eldridge; sons, Dan (Paula) Dickman, West Des Moines and Scott (Janelle) Dickman, Eldridge; grandchildren, Alex, Anna, Sam, and Tim Dickman; sister, Deb (Steve) Anderson, Waukee; sisters-in-law, Karen Dickman, Waverly and Barb Bosch, Des Moines; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Dwight was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, David Dickman; and brother, Dennis Dickman.
Memorials may be made to Camp Shalom, Maquoketa or St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.wheelanpressly.com.