Kenneth G. Dickey

Kenneth George Dickey, 88, of Waterville, Ohio, died March 23rd, 2023. He was born August 4, 1934, in Toledo, Ohio, and married his wife, Patricia, on November 3, 1956. They were married for 62 wonderful years. Ken was an active member of St. Joseph Parish, Maumee, Ohio, where he was ordained as one of the first permanent deacons in the Toledo diocese in 1975, serving in that capacity for 48 years before retiring. His ministries included: baptisms, wakes, hospital and nursing home visitations, and pre-marriage counseling.

Ken’s many interests and hobbies included the Knights of Columbus, Chairman of the Waterville Arts Council, gardening, going to estate sales, feeding the birds, spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Ken was very active in the Waterville Playshop, where he filled many positions from directing, to appearing in shows, and as a member of the Board of Trustees.

He worked for Toledo Scale and retired from the Lucas County Child Support Enforcement Agency and was a member in the US AirForce.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Patricia, and infant daughter Mary. He is survived by his children: Julie (Bill), Mark (Sharon), Becky (Steve), Beth (Aaron), niece Barbara Peña, and grandchildren: Rachel (Dana), Matthew, Kristina (David), Alyssa, Aaron (Michelle), Evan (Jackie). Great-Grandchildren: Alison, Hayden, Maizey, and Brylee.

The family would like to thank Tracy, his nurse from Hospice of Northwest Ohio and all the staff at Waterford in Levis Commons.

The Reception of the Body will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 104 W. Broadway St. Maumee, OH on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 4pm followed by visitation until 8 PM. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, from 10:00 am until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the St. Joseph School Annual Fund.

“I always wanted to see my name in the paper, but....not for this reason. “ ~Ken