Terry Dickes Obituary
A man of varied interests, Terry was a lifetime member of the Western New York Gas & Steam Engine Association. He found joy in participating in plow days in Elba and had a passion for tractors and motorcycles. His love for the open road took him to bike week in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and his enthusiasm for NASCAR racing led him to several racetracks across the country.
Terry is survived by his devoted wife, Peggy Boshart Dickes, of Batavia; his loving sons, Mark (Kim) Dickes of Batavia and Todd Dickes of Penfield; and his cherished grandchildren, Alex (Taylor) Dickes, Caitlyn (fiancé Seth Bouse) Dickes, Andrew Dickes-Clark, and Ella Dickes. He also leaves behind his sister, Lynda Dickes of Chapel Hill, NC; sisters-in-law, Sharon Dickes and Sandy Dickes, both of Batavia, Kathy (Terry) Allen of Elba and Pam (Twilly) Lynch of Byron along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard, Clyde, Neal, Gary, and Thomas Dickes; his sister, Elaine Kaufman; and his half-brother, Francis Hoy.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20th, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Terry's life at a memorial service on Friday, November 21st, 2025, at 1:00 pm at Northgate Free Methodist Church, 8160 Bank Street Road, Batavia, New York.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Terry's memory to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021; Northgate Free Methodist Church, 8160 Bank Street Road, Batavia, New York 14020; or The Sunshine Fund at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home, 10 Munson Street, LeRoy, New York 14482.
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