Ralph E. Dickerson

October 27, 1921 - August 17, 2004

Ralph E. (Pee Wee) Dickerson: ""Pee Wee"" passed away Tuesday morning, August 17, 2004 at Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa at the age of 82 years, 9 months and 21 days. He married Lila Mable Hewitt in Northern Missouri, and they returned to Oskaloosa to make their home. They were priviledged to raise three children: a daughter, Glenda Dickerson of Oskaloosa; a daughter, Sandie (Joe) Coder of Oskaloosa; and a son, Likel Dickerson of Des Moines, Iowa. ""Pee Wee"" is also survived by his long time friend, Arlene Barnes of Oskaloosa; and a sister, Rachel Silvers of Oskaloosa. Two grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive him. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one granddaughter, five brothers, and two sisters. ""Pee Wee"" Dickerson, son of Wylie and Virgie Plum Dickerson was born on October 27, 1921 in Jefferson Township of Mahaska County, Iowa. He attended Oskaloosa Public School, and following his education, he worked in several coal mines in Mahaska County. Following his employment with the coal mines, he became a carpenter and worked for Timber Frame Co. until he retired in 1983. Following retirement, he enjoyed repairing lawn mowers when he wasn't spending time fishing or gardening. (No Obituary Text Available) PDF Printable Version