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Dean Dickie Obituary
He was born May 30, 1944 at the naval base in Farragut, Idaho. He grew up in Dearborn, MI where he graduated from Fordson High School in 1962. In 1966, he received his BA from Northwestern University, and then attended Georgetown University Law Center, graduating with a JD in 1969. Dean practiced law in Chicago for more than 50 years. He was an avid sports fan and participant, playing football and club hockey at Northwestern, and semi-pro hockey after graduation. He was an avid skier and sports car enthusiast.
Dean is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy; his daughter Lauren; nephews Sean and Scott Brennan; and sister-in-law Judy (Bill) Brennan. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Megan.
A memorial service is planned for May 13 at Northwestern University's Alice Millar Chapel from 12 to 2 pm.
Memorial donations can be made to the Megan Dickie Wilderness Leadership Endowment Fund: https://act.wilderness.org/a/megan-dickie-tribute?_ga=2.214793431.1378784057.1680822406-911922568.1680822406
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mark marinovich
April 8, 2024
Dean was kind and thoughtful man and a great attorney. I have fond memories spending time with him on a legal case. Rest in peace Dean.
Darlene Federowicz
April 7, 2024
I worked with Dean at Aaron Aaron Shimberg And Hess for 5 years. He was a very nice guy. Always full of fun. I am sure he'll be missed by all who knew him.
Darlene Federowicz
August 26, 2023
I worked with Dean for about 6 years. He was always fun and just a nice guy. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
John Peterselli
July 3, 2023
Just learned of Dean´s passing. My sincere condolences to both you Nancy and Lauren. Many, many fond memories
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Mark Marinovich
May 23, 2023
I was saddened to learn of Dean´s passing. Dean was a wonderful attorney, and a funny and smart man. I watched him present our case in front of an appeals court in Washington DC across from the White House and it was an experience that I´ll never forget as Dean did a masterful job.
Janet and Haines Lockhart
May 14, 2023
Dear Nancy and Lauren; I was so sorry to hear about Dean this morning. I´m sorry we are not in Chicago so we could have attended the memorial. I have so many fantastic, fun memories of our ski trips together. I wouldn´t have missed them for the world. We had such fun! Dean was always looking out for our fun and our well being. I will always remember walking through Ohare hearing "Bongo" on the intercom when he convinced an agent to call out my name. Yikes! So many fond memories of our time together from ski trips, to Christmas parties, to our wedding. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed and always remembered. Janet and Haines Lockhart
Kathy Zweidinger
April 23, 2023
Bo and I are so saddened about the loss of Dean to Nancy, Lauren and family. We have many fond memories of our ski trips organized by Dean. He had a bigger than life personality, intelligent, funny and kind. He was joyful, always made sure people were enjoying themselves and had a twinkle in his eye. He will be deeply missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know him.
Bo Zweidinger
April 22, 2023
myself and wife know Dean and Nancy for 50 years
he was charismatic, classy and a very warm guy
we will miss him
Gareth
April 19, 2023
I worked with Dean maybe 8 or 9 years ago on the client side. To his whole family, my most sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers. Dean was what I hope the legal profession could be more often, and was a genuine gentleman, caring for his family and others. I'm very much saddened from a personal perspective, and was looking forward to reconnecting more with Dean this year with some trips to Chicago.
Michael Rooney
April 17, 2023
Nancy, Lauren and extended family -- Please accept the sincere condolences of the Rooney clan on Dean's passing. I trust that the many, many fond memories you have of all the good times will ease the pain of your unspeakable loss. For the past few days I have been revisiting my many fond memories of Dean in an attempt to come to grips with the very sad news. I can report that every memory was, indeed, a good one involving smiles, joy, good-natured teasing and a mutual appreciation for the many years of friendship between our two families. I plan to attend the service in May. Until then, I am confident we can all say to Dean, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." He was a great example for us all!
Edyta Parzygnat
April 15, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jeff Bergman
April 13, 2023
I was Dean's associate, and then his young partner, at D'Ancona & Pflaum. I simply loved working for him. He represented our clients with extraordinary energy and passion. Even more, he had tremendous fun practicing law, and he made it fun for the people who worked for him, too.
As I've gotten older, I've found that the lessons Dean taught have stayed with me, and I will always be grateful to him. Sincere condolences to his family -- Dean will be missed and remembered.
Trish Rooney
April 13, 2023
Dean always seemed larger than life to me. Getting to spend our summer vacations at Wampler's Lake was a real treat! I always looked forward to having Dean (and his parents) visit our home in Skokie while he attended Northwestern University. I remember riding along when my parents took him back to campus, and also remember his personalized green mustang! I am so thankful that he stopped by to visit the four Rooney siblings on our last visit with Mick and Carm. Rest in peace, Dean. You have made the world a better place.
Don and Marsha Exelby
April 11, 2023
Please accept our sincere condolences Nancy. We were shocked to hear of Dean´s passing. Kind memories will help. We are thinking of you. Love Don and Marsha Exelby
Gail Bastas
April 8, 2023
My thoughts and sympathy to Nancy and Lauren and your family. I worked with Dean at PP&J and he helped me out during a tough time in my life. He was so kind and so loved his girls. I am so sad for your loss and will pray your memories bring you comfort.
Mikki VanWinkle
April 7, 2023
A heart crushing loss, Nancy. My deepest sympathy to you and Lauren.
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