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Taskel Dishman Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Taskel Leon Dishman, age 86, left this world on Sunday, November 5, 2017. He was a wonderful man, a devoted husband and a loving father. He was born and spent his young years in Robbins, Tennessee, and his later youth in Blount County. When he was 16, he joined the US Army, serving honorably for two stints in Korea and Japan. Back home in Knoxville, he worked in Oak Ridge 35 years for Y-12. Taskel enjoyed fishing, especially at the family cabin at the Top O' the World community in Blount County. He enjoyed traveling in the US and abroad. And he enjoyed eating and talking. He never met a stranger.
Taskel was preceded in death by parents Carl and Lilly Raines Dishman; brother, Bill Dishman; half-sister, Willadean Dishman; and step-mother Bessie Dishman.
He is survived by loving wife of 65 years Edith "Bobbi" Dishman; daughter, Mitzi Dishman Congleton and husband Greg; brother, Jimmie Dishman and wife Dorothy; half-brother Jerry Dishman; numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the devoted caregivers at UT Hospital, Hospice, and IHP Health and Rehab.
Family and friends will meet at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 2300 E. Governor John Sevier Highway for a 11:30, Monday, November 13, 2017 graveside service with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Young-Williams Animal Shelter, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919.
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Janet Michel
November 17, 2017
To the family of Taskel Dishman, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am just now seeing that he passed and am heartbroken. He was such a sweet and kind man. He kept in touch with me because of the DOE sick workers program and he called and sent emails and we would see each other at meetings. I send my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you all. He will be missed. Janet Michel
November 16, 2017
So sorry Bobbie. You are in my thoughts. Janis sims
Jack and Kathleen Hill
November 13, 2017
We are sorry about the loss of your husband. It's been a long time since we had seen him, but in the past he would walk around the neighborhood and often stop for a chat. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
November 13, 2017
Bobbie and Mitzi, Bryan and I send our heartfelt sympathy to you! We wish we could be there to share hugs and memories of all of our fun times with Taskel often at the realm!
Cheryl Bird Sanchez (Germany)
Bonnie & Bill Wookrick
November 12, 2017
Want to extend our warmest sympathy. Thinking of you at this time.
Dan and Linda Frye
November 12, 2017
We will always remember Taskel for his outgoing personality along with many enjoyable interesting and informative conversations. We pray that God gives your family comfort and strength during this sad and trying time.
Denise Nisperly
November 12, 2017
Aunt Bobbi and Mitzi you are in my prayers at this time .Please know we all down here in Georgia cherish the memories and times we had with Taskel and the life he lived.
Rick Dishman
November 10, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We will always remember Taskels gift of story telling.
Kelly Conway
November 9, 2017
Bobbie and Mitzi, my thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. Taskel was like family to us, and we will miss him dearly.
November 7, 2017
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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