Richard "Dave" Bickley

Richard "Dave" Bickley obituary, Trenton, MI

Richard "Dave" Bickley

Richard Bickley Obituary

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August 1, 1958 – January 23, 2024
Richard "Dave" Bickley passed away at home on January 23, 2024, at age 65. He passed due to complications with lymphoma. Dave is survived by his loving wife Gayle; his son Norm (Meghan); his sisters Valerie (Steve) Wancha, Nora (Louie) Matt, and Patty (Richard) Bray; his brothers Ron (Carol) Jettie, Tim Jettie, and Bob (Kim) Jettie; his close nephews Karl and Steven Wancha; and his close family friend Debbie Ditner. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret.
Dave and Gayle were high school sweethearts and married in 1991. Dave worked in banking for over 40 years. He loved woodworking, painting, and traveling with his family.
Service information will be provided at a later date.
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