Richard H Dickerson

We are sad to announce the passing of Richard H. Dickerson, age 81 of Bright, IN, on March 21, 2020. He was born the eldest son to Millard and Janet (nee Taylor) Dickerson on June 14, 1938. He was the big brother of James and Herbert. He served in the US Air Force from 1956-1960. Richard worked at Kahn's Meat Packing for 15 years and that is where he met his wife Patricia Lucken. They were married on September 5, 1970. He later worked for Cincinnati Credit Bureau for 25 years, then went to work for Delta and retired after 7 years. Richard loved being with his children: Irmgard, Patty, Gary, Cheryl, Renee, Melissa and Elizabeth and he was a great father that taught them many things. #1 Take care of others #2 Love of Ice Cream and sweets #3 He was ALWAYS right, even if he wasn't you couldn't win an argument with him. There are many more fun things that he taught his wife, children and grandchildren and they are blessed to have those special memories. In Richard's free time he enjoyed traveling (especially to Venice Beach,) mowing the yard, camping and always being the life of the party.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 49+ years Patricia "Pat" Dickerson; devoted children: Irmgard (David) Seiter, Patty (Denny) Allen, Gary (Andrea) Hamersly, Cheryl (Mike) Purvis, Renee (Howard) Feggins and Melissa Belt; Cherished grandpa of Justin and Bradley Seiter, Jessica Smith, Chris, Holly, and Crystal Allen, Danielle Giesler, Tyler and Kaylee Wilson, Elizabeth and Amanda Hamersly, Jeremy, Derrick and Logan Purvis, Jensen Feggins and Emily Belt; wonderful great grandpa of 19; beloved brother of Herbert (Dottie) Dickerson. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Richard was preceeded in death by his daughter: Elizabeth Dickerson; grandson: Nathan Seiter; Parents: Millard and Janet (nee Taylor) Dickerson and brother: James Dickerson.
Richard was buried at Gibson Cemetery. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross on Saturday, August, 28, 2021 at 11 AM
The family asks that Memorials be made to Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Bright Fire Department or St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Building Fund. Donations may be made to any of the charities listed above and mail to Brater Winter Funeral Home, 201 S. Vine St. Harrison, OH 45030.
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