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Eileen Dicke Obituary
EILEEN DICKE
NEW BREMEN — Mrs. James Dicke (Eilleen), 93, died at home, January 14, 2015 following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
A long time New Bremen, Ohio resident, she was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ. Eilleen was her husband Jim's partner and advisor as they enjoyed an almost 73 year marriage. Her husband, Jim survives.
Born July 1, 1921 to Warren and Mary Webster, Eilleen was the oldest of four children and is survived in her family of origin by her sisters Dorothy W. Gilvary, Doris W. Campbell and numerous nieces and nephews. A brother Warren E. Webster II preceded Eilleen in death.
On February 14, 1942 Eilleen married James F. Dicke. They have two sons, Jim II (Janet) and Dane (Cindy). Jim II and Janet have a son, Jim III (Katy), and a daughter Jennifer (Andrew Prewitt). Great grandchildren through Jim II are Alexander Dicke, Charles Dicke, Connor Prewitt and Owen Prewitt. Dane and his former wife, Kerry, have three daughters and a son, Anastasia (Jay Huelsman), Robin, Ashton, and Christopher. Only Dane's former wife, Kerry, preceded Eilleen in death. Great grandchildren through Dane are Allegra Huelsman and Liam Huelsman.
It should be stressed that Eilleen is also survived by a number of loving and supportive care givers and friends, who, day after day, and year after year, have been instrumental in giving Eilleen and her beloved husband the caring support that has been so important for all their good days. Eilleen's family is overwhelmed with gratitude.
In view of the current weather, a celebration of Eilleen's life will be scheduled at a later time. There will be a private interment at New Bremen's German Protestant Cemetery (For All Faiths).
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established at the New Bremen Foundation. Donations may also be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home of New Bremen is in care of the arrangements and condolences to the Dicke family may be left at gilberghartwigfh.com.
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Joanne Gray
January 18, 2015
God's peace to Eileen's family, she was a very special lady who was very blessed to have such a supportive family.
January 16, 2015
Please accept my sympathy. Eileen was a wonderful person and role model for women. I value the time I was able to spend with both Eileen and Jim. Their visits to the Girl Scout "Eileen Webster Dicke" Service Center were always full of interesting and challenging discussions.
Jane Krites
Retired CEO Girl Scouts
Hal Opperman
January 15, 2015
Sorry to hear of the passing of Eileen! It has been many years since we were neighbors as I was growing up in New Bremen. She and Jim were always wonderful neighbors to my parents and I know they really cherished the friendship. Personally I recall times when Jim II and I got together to play with trains in the basement or other things that boys did in those days and Eileen always made me feel like I was part of the family. Great memories! I know the family and all of New Bremen and thousands of others will greatly miss her smiling face. Hal Opperman
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