Douglas O. Dickmann

Douglas O. Dickmann, 70 year old resident of rural Little Falls passed away, Saturday, January 2, 2016 at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Belle Prairie with Father Joe Herzing Officiating. Burial will be at Holy Family Parish Cemetery in Belle Prairie, MN. A visitation will take place from 4 to 8 PM on Wednesday at Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN and from 10-11 AM on Thursday, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Belle Prairie. Doug was born on April 3, 1945 in Little Falls, MN to Otto and Mabel Dickmann. He was united in marriage on June 19, 1965 to Patricia Kruzel in Swanville, MN. On June 13, 2015 he and Pat celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Doug was an entrepreneur at heart, and spent 50 years doing what he loved, farming. He loved growing crops and working with registered Holstein cattle. He served as the Vice President and President of the MN Holstein Association. He was a member of AMPI and served as a delegate director and corporate director for 9 years. He served on the MN Beef Board and the National Beef Board and also served on the board for Creameries Blending. Doug earned numerous awards for his accomplishments in farming over the years and enjoyed mentoring others to help them succeed. In his later years Doug sold Renk seed corn, where he developed numerous friendships while selling a product he truly believed in. Doug had a lifelong love of baseball, playing for Belle Prairie for 15 years, Buckman for 3 years, and Pierz for 2 years. After retiring from baseball, Doug played softball for a number of years. Doug also served as a officer for the Victory Baseball League. As he got older, Doug spent a great deal of time supporting his children and grandchildren in athletics, attending their sporting events as much as possible. Doug was a lifelong fan of the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins, and spent many hours cheering on the Vikings alongside his children, their spouses, and his grandchildren. Doug always demonstrated a strong work ethic and motivation for success which he passed on to his children. Doug was a strong supporter of his children in their education and occupations, and expressed his pride in their accomplishments at every opportunity. Doug was a friend to many and enjoyed making people smile and laugh. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Doug loved to fish, and he organized many fishing trips with his friends and family over the years. Doug enjoyed traveling with friends and family. Doug is survived by his father, Otto Dickmann; wife, Patricia; children, Laurie (Brad) Doroff, Randy Dickmann, Kimberly (Greg) Johnson, Derrick (Nikki) Dickmann, and Corey Dickmann; fifteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; siblings, Dennis (Debbie) Dickmann, Darlene Matros, and Sharon (Gary) Schuett. Doug was prededed in death by his mother, Mabel Dickmann; brother Darrel Dickmann, and daughter, Brenda Dickmann; mother-in-law, Leona Kruzel; father-in-law, Damascius Kruzel; brothers in-law, Steve Kruzel and Elvin Erickson. Palbearers will be Mike Schiller, Myron Czech, John Maleski, Mark Gross, Aaron Albrecht, Mark Maslonkowski, Doug Bowe and Dean Swenson.

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Douglas O. Dickmann

April 3, 1945 - January 2, 2016