Fred William Dikker

Fred William Dikker

Fred Dikker Obituary

Published by Cook Funeral & Cremation Services - Grandville Chapel on Mar. 22, 2012.
Frederick W Dikker, age 63, left this life on March 22, 2012 after a 3-year battle with cancer. Fred was preceded in death by his parents William and Margery Dikker. He is survived by his siblings: Virginia (Leon) Snyder, Don (Marianne) Schilstra, Claudia (Bill) Jones, Sharon Schilstra, Jerry Dikker, Doug Dikker, Rick (Terry) Dikker, and many cousins, nieces and nephews, along with his extended family of Tim (Barb) Anderson, Bob (Jean) Kuhn, Rob (Janie) Kuhn, and their families. Fred served in the Army as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War, and in his professional life he was skilled in computers and a very gifted craftsman. He was fondly known to many as Uncle Fred. Military burial honors were performed at Fort Custer National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday March 31 at Wyoming Park United Methodist Church, 2244 Porter Street, Rev. Johnson officiating. Fred’s family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookfamilycares.com.

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