Lloyd Duane Dickinson
Lloyd Duane Dickinson, 74, of Francesville, (formerly of Medaryville), went home to be with the Lord at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. He passed away at Franciscan Health Hospital in Rensselaer, after courageously battling illness during the last three years.
Duane was born on March 5, 1941, in Rensselaer, to the late Lloyd E. and Dorothy (Moore) Dickinson. He graduated from Medaryville High School in 1959. While in high school, he was a star athlete and was proud to be a Black Horse.
Duane served two years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a 50-year member of the American Legion and a proud member of the 40 & 8. He faithfully participated in military honors services for his fellow veterans.
Duane and his former wife Susie maintained a friendship throughout the years.
Duane had worked at Ford Motor Co. Stamping Plant in East Chicago, for 30 years before retiring as a forklift operator in 1990. He was a proud member of the UAW.
Duane was an avid golfer and a longtime member of Moss Creek Golf Club. He enjoyed playing cards and was also a race fan and basketball fanatic. He enjoyed selling Hoosier Basketball magazines all over Indiana. He also enjoyed trips to South Dakota with Norma Jean, who throughout his illness remained a faithful caregiver.
He attended First Baptist Church of Francesville. Duane recently received Jesus Christ as his personal Savior.
Duane loved his family very much, especially watching his grandsons play sports. He will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his sons: Duane Scott Dickinson of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Rodney Dean Dickinson of Bailey’s Corner; daughters: Cindy Sue Dickinson [Rick] Rhodenbaugh of Bloomington, and Rachel Smidler [Randy] Brick of Medaryville; grandchildren: Jamie, Miranda, Kevin, Angela, Ricky and Hunter; numerous great-grandchildren; sisters: Martha Lou (Fritz) Hershman of Rensselaer, and Sandra Kay Tatlock of Francesville; and significant other Norma Jean (DeWitt) Howard of Wheatfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd E. and Dorothy A. (Moore) Dickinson; and daughter Sheila Jo Dickinson.
Visitation was 2-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel. Pastors Dennis Gutwein and Thomas Dewlen officiated. Burial took place in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville. The American Legion conducted military graveside services.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Francesville American Legion.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.