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Richard Dible Obituary
Grand Ledge
Richard C. "Dick' Dible a lifelong Grand Ledge resident passed away March 9, 2016. Dick was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and he will be greatly missed. He was born September 5, 1932 in Evart, Michigan to the late Frederick and Ethel (Cherrett) Dible.
Dick graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 1950 and attended banking school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He retired as President of American Bank of Grand Ledge, was the Past-President of the Grand Ledge Lions Club and was recognized as the Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year in 1981. He enjoyed traveling, playing golf, fishing, bowling, playing cards, woodworking and carpentry but most of all spending time with his family.
Dick is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-one years, Connie J. (Kingsley); children, Kimberly (David) Dible-Glasser of Grand Ledge, Richard (Tricia) of Texas, Mark of Caledonia, MI and Joseph (Ronda) of Illinois; grandchildren, Paul and Daniel Glasser, Trevor, Keaton, Cody, Emily, Sarah, Kenny Dible and Megan (Michael) Vaynerman; siblings, Fay Shane and Frank (Judy) Dible. Dick was preceded in death by sister, Gwendolyn Brooks and brothers, Guy, Jack and Louis.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 11:00am at the First Congregation United Church of Christ, 210 W. Saginaw Hwy. Grand Ledge, MI 48837 with The Reverend Nicolette L. Siragusa, officiating. Memorial gathering will be on Friday from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be given to the Grand Ledge First Congregational UCC.
Dick's family would like to express their gratitude to Preston and Dorothy Childs at Home Helpers along with Kay Kulp, Mallory Heenan and Christy Dipzinski for their professionalism, compassionate care and support they provided Dick and Connie. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com
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Marian Cody Hershelman
April 15, 2016
Connie, I am so sorry to hear or your loss. Though I did not know Dick Well I have fond memories of the Kingsley family. God Bless you and your family.
Marian Cody Hershelman
George and Marilyn Nugent
March 15, 2016
Dear Connie,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Dick. I worked with him from 1959 until his retirement at the bank. He will be remembered as a professional banker of the highest character and personal attributes that helped him achieve the success he enjoyed.
You were a wonderful support for him during his working years and beyond. We remember you both with great fondness. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Steve and Kathy Dalessandro
March 11, 2016
I will always remember Dick as a man of integrity and principle. On a lighter side he was always ready for a game of Euchre and a cold one. If he picked at you, that meant he liked you, if he didn't speak much to you, you were in trouble! To the entire Dible family...I am so sorry for your loss. May the memories you have of him serve as a means of healing and fill your hearts with warmth in the days ahead. God Bless all of you!
With love,
Dan Dible
March 10, 2016
My Dad loved and admired his youngest brother! He held him up to me as a great role model who was very reliable at a young age. He had a great banking career and was a great husband and Father.
Our condolences to you in your loss.
Dan Dible
March 10, 2016
My Dad loved and admired his youngest brother! He admired how responsible Dick was at a very young age. Dick had a great career in banking and was a good husband and father. My Dad always held Dick up as a positive role model for me.
I remember Uncle Dick as a direct individual who would look you in the eye and tell you what he thought.
Mitch Elliott
March 10, 2016
Our thoughts and Prayers for Your entire family Mark!!
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