John-Dicou-Obituary

John Dicou

Salt Lake City, Utah

1929 - 2020

About

LOCATION
Salt Lake City, Utah

Obituaries

Send Flowers

John Dicou1929~2020Yo-duh-lay-hee-hooo!" Johannes "John" or "Yo" Dicou never passed through a tunnel without checking its acoustics for yodeling-concert potential. It wouldn't take much for the gregarious Dutchman to launch into an impromptu performance. All of a sudden, a jaunty glint would...

Read More

Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Uncle John Dicou a man with a powerful voice and spirit. He always had the time for one on one. I knew what time it was in the morning at Harmon's grocery when I worked there. I would come out from the bakery when I was done with work and uncle John would be having coffee and visiting to start his day. Visiting him at home or few places we just at the same time were always a pleasure. So much to say about a good man. In honor of him last Sunday it was time for breakfast and a cup of coffee.

Mike & Leslie, So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. This wonderful obituary explains so much about your wonderful attitudes and love of life, and made me a little lonesome for the fun, & nice conversations we had so many years ago out on a run with Larchmont. Jon and I ride bikes now and instead of a train toot we tried our hand at yodeling as we rode through the long tunnels on the bike trail. (We better stick with train toots.) Hope all is well with your family. Thinking of...

It was a pleasure and a HONOR to have worked side by side with John. He could make the coldest miserable day pleasant to work in with his joyous and positive attitude. His singing and yodeling will stay with me along with the memories, as they say, back in the day. I pray that the coming days the family is blessed with peace and tranquility. I say these words of condolence on behalf of Greg Popeck also.

John was a mentor to me when I was learning to be a mason, he was the
The best teacher of the trade and I was very lucky to have worked with him
for many years, what a solid man

I never met know your father, but this vibrant obituary makes me wish I had. What an amazing tribute to no doubt an exemplary man. I wish your family warmth and comfort.