William Dickey

William Donald Dickey, age 77, of Plymouth, Minnesota, passed away on September 5, 2025.

He was born on May 29, 1948, in Prichard, Alabama, to William Howard and Eva Irene

Dickey. William lived most of his life in San Diego, California, where he built lasting

friendships and many cherished memories before eventually moving to Minnesota to spend

his last year with his youngest son and to get to know that part of his family.

William proudly served his country as a veteran of the Vietnam War. Following his service,

he built a long career as a grocery clerk, retiring after many years of dedicated work.

Outside of work, William lived life to the fullest and was happiest outdoors. He had a

passion for mountain biking, racquetball, snow skiing, hunting, and fishing. His adventurous

spirit and love for the outdoors were defining parts of his life, and he shared these joys with

those around him.

William is survived by his children, Jennifer Michelle Terry, Ron Enlo Dickey, and Don

Andrew Dickey; his siblings, Lana Irene Dickey, Francis (Lucy) Louise Dickey, and Howard

Harold Dickey; and many other family members and friends who will cherish his memory.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Howard Dickey and Eva Irene Dickey.

His ashes will be spread in the wild and outdoors where he loved spending most of his time.

William’s Favorite Saying on Life and Death

“Don’t cry for me or tell me goodbye after I am gone; tell me now, and when I am gone —

LIVE.”

When I Must Leave You

by Helen Steiner Rice

When I must leave you for a little while—

Please do not grieve and shed wild tears,

And hug your sorrow to you through the years.

But start out bravely with a gallant smile;

And for my sake and in my name,

Live on and do all things the same.

Feed not your loneliness on empty days,

But fill each waking hour in useful ways.

Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer,

And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near.

And never, never be afraid to die,

For I am waiting for you in the sky!