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Fred Dickman Obituary

Dickman, Fred B. Jr. HALFMOON Fred Bernet Dickman Jr., 82, of Clifton Park and Sarasota, Fla., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Born in Cincinnati to the late Fred and Edna Dickman, he lived most of his life in Clifton Park. Fred is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jo Ann; son Mark (Diane) Dickman; daughters, Melissa (George) Ehler and Anita McGill; five loving grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family. Fred was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. Fred was a civil engineer and had a successful career working at GE, RPI, and SUNY Central Administration. He also was an entrepreneur at heart, running the Country Store with his wife, Jo Ann for 19 years. Fred loved to work outdoors and was often seen doing household projects. He will be remembered for his smile and dry sense of humor. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 20, 2015, from 4 until 7 p.m., at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 US Route 9, Clifton Park. Funeral service to immediately follow at 7:30 p.m. Fred will be laid to rest in a spring burial service in Jonesville Cemetery in Clifton Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation online at support.pdf.org/ or you can send a donation to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Mar. 17, 2015.

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Colette Odell

March 23, 2015

Dear Melissa,

I have just learned of the passing of your father through an email from Father Henry. One of the most difficult things in my life, and in that of others, is the passing of a girl's father. My thoughts and prayers are truly with you.

Grace and peace,

~Colette

Bill Rossa

March 20, 2015

Joann and Family,
I am saddened to hear go Fred's passing.We had nice conversations about life and the stock market while I maintained his sprinkler system.

Lisa Adams(Hamm)

March 17, 2015

Anita and Melissa,
So sorry about the loss of your father. We all loved the Country Store and went there often when we went to the "mall". He surely will be missed and my prayers to you and your family.

Love, Lisa Adams(Hamm)

Fred, Amy & Charlotte Ehler

March 17, 2015

Melissa, George & Kids - we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are praying for your whole family in the following months. We love you all very much.

March 17, 2015

Melissa,George and family, Gregg and I offer condolences and prayers to you all.

March 17, 2015

Dear Dickman family
We grew up with the Country Store...many good memories of going there to get candy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
A Clifton Park Family

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