Service Details
Funeral services will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 40 Ohio Street in Racine, at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 with Rev. Jennie Gleichauf officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM prior to the service. Marv will be laid to rest in his hometown of Kalona on Saturday, May 6 after a Memorial Service that morning.
Memorial Suggestions
Gifts in his memory can be given to Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Marvin Eugene Dickel 1933-2023 Marvin Dickel, 90, passed away on Friday, April 28. He was born in Frytown, Iowa on January 27, 1933, son of the late Daniel and Katie (née Kinsinger) Dickel. Marv graduated from Kalona High School in 1952. He delivered feed for Yoder’s Feed until he was inducted into the Army towards the end of the Korean War. He served in the 92nd Armored Field Artillery “Red Devils” Unit in Korea and Japan from 1953 to 1954.
After his return from Korea and Japan, Marv married his high school sweetheart, Vivian Dickel (née Hochstetler) in Kalona, Iowa. He then attended the University of Iowa, where he majored in General Sciences. Marv initially worked at Bendix and Red Jacket Pump in Davenport, Iowa before moving to Racine, Wisconsin in 1966 to join Massey Ferguson. After 1966, he and Vivian lived the majority of their lives in Racine.
Marv was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Although he and Vivian lived much of their lives in Wisconsin, they remained passionate University of Iowa fans decked out in gold and black attending Iowa football games. Marv also loved to fish and organized family fishing trips to Canada. He was a collector of antique lamps, an avid photographer, and a lover of travel. Marv was also a great handyman whose family and church members pulled into many projects. He led the facilities committee at the Covenant Presbyterian Church for many years and served as a church trustee.
Marv will be deeply missed by his family and friends: his sons and daughters-in-law David and Margaret Dickel of Plano, Texas, and Ron and Marion Dickel of Los Gatos, California; grandchildren, Dr. Diane (Dr. Jonathan Walsh) Dickel, Dr. Lauren (Jason Tyra) Tyra, Stephen (Madeleine) Stanwood, and Matthew Dickel; great-grandchildren Vivian Walsh, and Ethan and Charlotte Tyra; and loving companion Eileen Schroeder.
Funeral services will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 40 Ohio Street in Racine, at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 with Rev. Jennie Gleichauf officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM prior to the service. Marv will be laid to rest in his hometown of Kalona on Saturday, May 6 after a Memorial Service that morning. Gifts in his memory can be given to Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Jim and Carol Johnson says
Marv was my boss at Massey Ferguson in Inventory control. I started there in February 1967 shortly after Marv started there in 1966 and worked for him for many years. My wife Carol and I still remember the Christmas parties at your house.
Del Alton says
Marv was my manager at Massey Ferguson,one memory was the day he showed me a bottle of Dickle whiskey
Barb Thomas says
Such a wonderful man and dedicated Hawkeye fan. It was such a pleasure to get to know him theough the scholarship events where he met some of the students whom he supported with a scholarship in Vivian’s name. I am sure he and Vivian are happily together now. My thoughts are with you all. A great guy and a life well lived.- Barb Thomas (UI Tippie College)
Anonymous says
Marv was a great neighbor across the street. They brought us baked goods when we moved in years ago. God Bless your family and RIP Marv.
John & Kim
BERNICE M KISSINGER says
Marv was a wonderful husband and father and was a devoted caregiver for Vivian. Dedicated to his family and shared his kindness with Vivian’s friends. Dedicated to his church.. My sincere sympathy to all his family.
John Steiner-Manning says
My condolences to all of Marv’s family and friends — he’s been such a good friend to my family. The Mannings were neighbors on Evarit Drive and fellow members at Covenant Church. When I was in high school I got to know Marv and Vivian as they hired me sometimes to mow the grass and feed the cat; I remember both of their faces and smiles so well. In recent years, after Vivian and my father Harry had both passed away, Marv kept an eye out for my mother Mary, helping her out and being a friend. I so appreciate all he did for her and us.
Eisbrenner Family says
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Marv. We didn’t know Marv but from all the comments we have read he was a wonderful person and truly loved. He touched many lives and will be thought of often and never forgotten. Death is never easy but to know Marv lived a full life with such a loving family and so many life long friends is comforting. Something we have personally found to be of great comfort are the thoughts expressed in the Bible at John 5:28 “all those in the memorial tombs will hear his (Jesus) voice and come out “. May God Jehovah comfort you during this sad time in your life.
Ruth Copeland says
Marvin was a special person. He was special for many persons. His trips back and forth to Kalona were helpful as well as trips to his home.