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2017
Philip Dikeman Obituary
G. PHILIP born February 16, 1963, Wayne, MI, succumbed to cancer and died April 20, 2017 at his home in Nashville, TN. Philip is survived by his parents George and Agnes Schettenhelm Dikeman of Lodi Twp.; his sister Mary A. (Kevin) Lewis of Albertville, MN; nephew Quintin Elliott and niece Celine Lewis; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, colleagues and a host of friends. He was assistant principal with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra; in later years, he was acting principal. In 2011, he won a position as associate professor of flute at Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. He was a guest flutist with several well-known orchestras. Philip resided in Westland, Ann Arbor, Royal Oak, and Nashville, TN. Visitation is Friday, May 26 at 10 a.m. and Memorial Service at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 910 Austin Dr., Saline, MI. Donations to benefit flute students may be made to "PMB 407727, 2301 Vanderbilt Pl., Nashville, TN 37240. Private burial will take place at Lodi Cemetery, Saline.
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Alexa Still
June 1, 2017
I loved Phil from the first time I ever met him, despite that being a very brief encounter. It was really obvious that Phil was a precious gem amongst all of us. I wish I had been able to spend more time with him, and I am so , so sorry about his death for every one that had the gift of knowing him. My condolences to his family and a deep gratitude for bringing Phil into our lives.
Kimberlee Goodman
May 1, 2017
Dear Dikeman Family,
I worked closely with Phil through the National Flute Association. He was an absolutely lovely human being. I was completely shocked by his passing and I want to send my deepest condolences to all that loved him. He will be sorely missed.
April 29, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Our kind and loving God promises to comfort and fortify you because he cares.
~ 1 Peter 5:6, 7
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