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Kenneth Dickman Obituary
March 2, 1946 - January 28, 2026
Beaufort, South Carolina - Kenneth George Dickman, 79 of Beaufort, SC, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at MUSC Medical Center.
Ken was born on 2 March 1946 and subsequently adopted as an infant by George and Catherine Dickman. He attended Saint Xavier High School where he participated in Cross Country. In addition, Ken played baseball and basketball for St. Antoninus CYO and the Knights of Columbus Squires of Mother Seton Council where they won the 1964 State of Ohio Knights of Columbus basketball tournament.
Upon Graduation from Saint Xavier High School in 1964, Ken joined the United States Marine Corps and reported to Parris Island in South Carolina on 24 September 1964. Upon graduation from boot camp, he was assigned to Camp Geiger in North Carolina for infantry training. Upon completion of infantry training, he was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune. In March 1965, he returned home on a short leave and married his high school sweetheart, Darleen Beal.
Ken is a veteran of the Vietnam War. In his first tour he served as the S-4 Logistics Chief of 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division from 1966 – 1968. In his second tour served as the G-4 Logistics Chief of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing from 1970 - 1971. He also served in the Persian Gulf War from 1990 – 1991 as the G-4 Chief of 3rd FSSG. In addition to his combat tours, he served numerous overseas tours in the Far East theatre as well as several 3 – 5-month cruises aboard the USS Boxer and the USS Blue Ridge.
In 1980 Ken Graduated from the University of South Carolina-Beaufort with ab AS Degree in Science. In 1981, Ken was selected to participate in the Staff Degree Completion Program. He pursued an Elementary Education Degree from Mercer University where he graduated with a BS Degree. While serving as MCAS Beaufort Education Officer, he earned his Master's Degree in Human Resource Development in 1985.
While on Active Duty, Ken was awarded numerous citations, honors, awards, and medals for military and civilian. He valued his two Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce Military Citizen of the Year Award.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, February 6, 2026, at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Burial will follow the Mass at the Beaufort National Cemetery at 12 pm with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
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Susan Phifer
February 3, 2026
Loved Ken! He was so dedicated to his students and advocated for endangered species. He helped me with my special Ed kids and felt that every child could learn. We worked together often. He was a very special man. Sorry he´s gone but he accomplished quite a lot during his life. He was a true patriot! He loved America!
John Fallon
February 3, 2026
My condolences to Ken's family, especially Kathy, Kenny, Tyler, Jared, Sara, Brandon and Michael. I was privileged to work with Ken for many years at Lady's Island and Coosa Elementary schools. He was a good friend and teacher, as evidenced by the many students who went on to high achievements in their lives. God bless you all in your loss.
Jeff Barry
February 1, 2026
Ken was a wonderful man, he was always in a good mood. My dealings with him in obtaining a pass to attend mass on MCAS was an absolute pleasure. He streamlined a complicated process. In some ways I look at him as the modern day John the Baptist as he helped many others obtain access to attend mass. His smile and pleasant nature will be missed but thank goodness we had for as long as God granted him to us. RIP Marine, you did a good job. Kind regards to your family.
Jeff Barry
Debbie and Pete Marzluff
February 1, 2026
Our sincerest condolences to all of you. We were so grateful for Ken's friendship. May he rest in peace.
God bless all of you during this very difficult time.
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Scott Rabine
January 31, 2026
Ken was a good friend and mentor to me. To have served with him was an honor. He will be missed. Scott and Julie Rabine
Larry Mark
January 31, 2026
What a good man. Knew Ken and Darleen for many years. He always had a smile. Spoke with him at USCB Performing Arts Center recently.
He will be missed.
Tom & Diane Vande Burgt
January 30, 2026
Ken was always a welcome presence at Mass and always helpful and rose to any occasion. Semper Fi Ken
Kevin Dickman
January 30, 2026
He is and always will be my hero,and a true example of what a man should be to all , I love you dad , ooh-rah ,
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