He was predeceased by his wife, Janet Ann (Behrle) Dickinson on January 8, 2011.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Irvin and Sarah (Gicker) Dickinson.
He was a Co-owner and operator of Dickinson Crane prior to retiring. He and his wife also were former owners of the Blue Rocks Campground.
He was a 1950 graduate of Reading High School. He was a charter member of the Reading Buccaneers and was a member of the Ringghold New Horizon Band. He also served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary when he lived in Florida. He and his wife loved to travel and visited the majority of the states in the continental US.
He is survived by his sons, Brian L. Dickinson and Bruce L. Dickinson and his wife Leeanne both of Sinking Spring. Also his daughter, Beth Lynn Dickinson of Annville. He is also survived by his brother, Donald Dickinson, Bern Twp. and his sisters, Verna Horvat of Wernersville and Mildred Drey of Shillington. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Quinn Dickinson, Dareth VonGehr, Ashleigh Dickinson and Tracie Witmer.
He is also survived by 4 great grandchildren.
Services and burial in Forest Hills Memorial Park will be private at the family’s convenience. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Reading Buccaneers, P.O. Box 13032, Reading, Pa. 19612.
