1947
Alvin
2016
Alvin L. Dickes
October 7, 1947 — February 11, 2016
Alvin L. Dickes, 68, of Sioux City began his journey home to Heaven on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at a local hospital after a 2 year courageous battle with complications from numerous surgeries.
Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in South Sioux City, NE with Msgr. R. Mark Duchaine officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, February 15, 2016 from 4-8 P.M. with the family present from 6-8 P.M. and a Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Burial will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery in South Sioux City, NE. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.
Alvin was born October 7, 1947 in Hartington, NE the son of Irvin and Hilaria (Koch) Dickes. He graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1966. Alvin married Janet Johnson-Graves on May 10, 1975 in South Sioux City. He worked for Flavorland, Floyd Valley, Siouxland Beef and John Morrell, and owned and operated Al’s Tree Service until his stroke in 2004. After his recovery, Alvin enjoyed working as a greeter at the South Sioux City Walmart. He always joked with the customers and asked if they brought their helmet because Walmart had “falling prices”.
Alvin’s passions in life were spending quality time with his family, especially his grandkids, his tree cutting business, cheering on his favorite team the Pittsburgh Steelers, having his daily coffee at Harvey’s Restaurant, and snuggling with his cat Casey. Alvin was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Halloween was his favorite Holiday and he always looked forward to seeing his grandkids in their costumes. Alvin was known for his great sense of humor and making everyone laugh by cracking jokes and doing crazy things, which he continued to do until his last day. One of his famous sayings was “Where would you be without a laugh.” He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife Janet of Sioux City; children: Alvin Jr. and wife Kelly Dickes of Ventura, IA, Tim and wife Deanna Graves of Sioux City, Terry and wife Amy Graves of Sioux City, Brad Dickes of Clearlake, IA, and April and husband Dan Jolin of Dakota Dunes, SD,; 10 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandsons; brothers: Gerald and wife Kelly Dickes of Sioux City, Larry Dickes and Kenneth Dickes both of South Sioux City, NE; and sisters: Sandy Harvey and Barbara Dickes both of South Sioux City, and Judy Dickes and Debbie Faber both of Sioux City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Michael, and sisters Patty Dickes and Donna Rojas.
Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in South Sioux City, NE with Msgr. R. Mark Duchaine officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, February 15, 2016 from 4-8 P.M. with the family present from 6-8 P.M. and a Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Burial will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery in South Sioux City, NE. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.
Alvin was born October 7, 1947 in Hartington, NE the son of Irvin and Hilaria (Koch) Dickes. He graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1966. Alvin married Janet Johnson-Graves on May 10, 1975 in South Sioux City. He worked for Flavorland, Floyd Valley, Siouxland Beef and John Morrell, and owned and operated Al’s Tree Service until his stroke in 2004. After his recovery, Alvin enjoyed working as a greeter at the South Sioux City Walmart. He always joked with the customers and asked if they brought their helmet because Walmart had “falling prices”.
Alvin’s passions in life were spending quality time with his family, especially his grandkids, his tree cutting business, cheering on his favorite team the Pittsburgh Steelers, having his daily coffee at Harvey’s Restaurant, and snuggling with his cat Casey. Alvin was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Halloween was his favorite Holiday and he always looked forward to seeing his grandkids in their costumes. Alvin was known for his great sense of humor and making everyone laugh by cracking jokes and doing crazy things, which he continued to do until his last day. One of his famous sayings was “Where would you be without a laugh.” He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife Janet of Sioux City; children: Alvin Jr. and wife Kelly Dickes of Ventura, IA, Tim and wife Deanna Graves of Sioux City, Terry and wife Amy Graves of Sioux City, Brad Dickes of Clearlake, IA, and April and husband Dan Jolin of Dakota Dunes, SD,; 10 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandsons; brothers: Gerald and wife Kelly Dickes of Sioux City, Larry Dickes and Kenneth Dickes both of South Sioux City, NE; and sisters: Sandy Harvey and Barbara Dickes both of South Sioux City, and Judy Dickes and Debbie Faber both of Sioux City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Michael, and sisters Patty Dickes and Donna Rojas.
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