Nikki Gale Branson Dickerhoof

Nikki Gale Branson Dickerhoof, 76, passed away on July 20, 2021 at the Carroll Heath Care Center following an extended illness. She was born in Fort Madison, Iowa to Joseph E. and Xira L. (Clites) Branson on August 15, 1944. Nikki received her Bachelors of Science and Her Masters of Science in Speech Pathology from Kent State University. She was an Instructor at both Kent State and the University of Akron. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, National Society Daughters of the War of 1812, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865, Ladies of Auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic, National Society Magna Carta Dames and the Earlville Jazz Preservation Society. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. Nikki is survived by her sons, David (Becky Dixon) Dickerhoof and Jeff (Jamie) Dickerhoof and two grandchildren, Levi and Samuel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Richard G. Dickerhoof. Family will receive friends from 6pm-8pm in the Paquelet Funeral Home, Massillon on Thursday, July 29, 2021. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 10:30am in the funeral home. Burial will be at 2pm, Friday, July 30, 2021 in Lake View Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106. Pastor Kimberly Arbaugh, officiating. Messages of condolence and support may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory 330-833-3222