Royce "Butch" Dickman

1944 - 2017

Royce "Butch" Dickman, 73, of Baylis, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at Timberpoint Healthcare Center in Camp Point.

He was born March 21, 1944, in Meredosia, a son of Harry and Vera McDannold Dickman. He married Lucille Veith on Feb. 6, 1965, in Mount Sterling, and she preceded him in death on Aug. 30, 2013.

Mr. Dickman was a graduate of Meredosia High School. He worked as a dispatcher for Stahly-Cartage for more than 25 years, and later retired from Meredosia Terminal. Butch enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating. He loved to sit on his deck with Lucille, watching the wildlife. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by three children, Sheryl (David) Session of Meredosia, Janeen (Ronnie) Ham of Chambersburg and Matthew (Sol) Dickman of Indianapolis; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bob (deceased wife, Mary Lou) Dickman of Meredosia and Ted (Lynn) Dickman of Columbia; sister, Joyce "Sue" (deceased husband, Kenny) Toland of Rushville; and his beloved dog, Tag.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Angie (surviving husband, Steve) Berger of Manor, Texas; and three brothers, Sonny Dickman, Wayne Dickman (surviving wife, Erna of Springfield) and Carl Dickman in infancy.

SERVICES: Per his request, cremation rites have been accorded and a private service will be at a later date.

MEMORIALS: Blessing Hospice or Timberpoint Healthcare Center.

ARRANGEMENTS: Buchanan and Cody Funeral Home, Meredosia.

WEBSITE: buchanancody.com.

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