Harold R. 'Dick' Ickes

Harold R. ‘Dick’ Ickes age 78 of Jackson Twp. passed away at home on Monday August 8, 2005. He was born March 13, 1927 in East Greenville to the late Lloyd Lester & Adele (Nussbaum) Ickes. Dick was a 1945 graduate of Dalton High School. He was employed by Ohio Water Company of Massillon for 43 years and retired in 1988 as office manager. Dick and Kay spent the last 15 years in Ocala, FL and were actively involved with Trinity Baptist Church. Here they were members of Canton Baptist Temple. Dick took special delight in his grandchildren’s activities; especially Vicki’s performance as ‘Obie’ for 2003. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Beatrice (Brown) Ickes in 1968, and a brother and sister in law, Donald and Lois Ickes. He is survived by: Wife of 36 years, Catherine (Ulrich) Ickes Daughter Florence (Robert) Palmer of Massillon Step-daughter Carla (Richard) Hughes with whom they made their home. Sisters & Brother: Merle Jean (Ray) Groff of Massillon Robert (Joan) Ickes of Massillon Mary (Don) Kranz of Alaska Grandchildren: Guy, Scott & Todd Hughes and Vicki Marie Palmer Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon, the Rev. Merlin Kerstetter will officiate. Burial will be at Dalton Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Paquelet – Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home www.paquelet.com 330-833-3222