Elmer F. Dickman

Elmer F. Dickman, 89, of Delphos, passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at The Meadows of Delphos. He was born Feb. 23, 1929, in Ottoville, to Anthony and Magdalena (Miller) Dickman. They both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Mary B. Warnecke Jan. 3, 1950, and she preceded him in death March 28, 1986. He is survived by a daughter, Debra A. (Hank) Quatman of Lima; a son, David E. (Robin) Dickman of Tiffin; three grandchildren, Matthew Quatman, Henry Quatman and Jacob Dickman; three great-grandchildren, Madeline, Matthew and Michael Quatman; and two brothers, Virgil Dickman of Middle Point and Robert (Myrna) Dickman of Crystal Falls, Michigan. He also was preceded in death by three brothers, Arthur, Paul and Roger Dickman; two sisters, Patricia Horstman and Viola Lambert; two sisters-in-law, Susie Dickman and Barb Dickman; and brother-in-law, Ralph Horstman. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Ottawa, Ottoville, and Delphos VFW, K of C No.1362, and Eagles No. 471. He worked at Central Soya as a steam engineer and he was a U.S Army veteran, serving in Korea. Elmer also enjoyed farming and liked working with his hands. A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery with military grave rites by Delphos Veterans Council. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, at Harter and Schier Funeral Home where a parish wake will begin at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Parish Foundation.