Darren Layne Dicke, was born October 2,
1960, in Newton, KS, the son of Leland and Betty (Laswell) Dicke. On
March 22, 1986, Darren married Kathleen (Kay) Mary Schoo of Eagle
Grove, IA and started their lives together in Wichita, KS. They
raised their four children, John, Laura, Greg, and Michael and in
1998, they moved to Eagle Grove. The Dicke house became a common
hangout for many friends during the kids? adolescence years. At the
age of 17, Darren started working for Southwestern Bell Telephone
Company. He retired in 2016, after 38 years of service. He worked
through the technology era from land line to dial up, to fiber optic.
Darren spent his retirement years traveling with his wife and
visiting his children and grandchildren. Darren loved his wife and
children. He shared his wisdom with family and friends and was always
up for an intellectual conversation; willing to challenge and be
challenged by others.
Darren had passion for life and was a
man of conviction, he was a father who provided, protected and knew
how to say ?I love you?. Darren?s kind spirit and wisdom will
carry on through his children and grandchildren for many generations
to come. He enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs on Sundays with
his sons, family dinners, gatherings, and traveling with his wife
wherever she wanted to go. Darren and Kay loved to do home
improvement projects together. He had profound faith in one God, and
was always willing to share the love and truth of Jesus Christ.
Darren passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was
preceded in death by his father Leland Dicke and brother Dennis
Dicke. Darren is survived by his wife, Kay Dicke; children: John
Dicke (Rachel) of Pleasant Hill, MO, Laura Dicke and Grant Wadle of
Eagle Grove, IA, Greg Dicke of Denver, CO, and Michael Dicke of
Myrtle Beach, SC; six grandchildren: Mason, Hailey, Eleanor, Hayden,
Caroline and Larke; mother, Betty Dicke, brother, Daryl Dicke
(Carrie) and sister Darla Eicher (Jasper).
Visitation was held on Tuesday, January
3, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Foust Funeral Home in Eagle Grove
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family. They and other
condolences can be mailed to: 615 SW 1st Street Eagle Grove, IA 50533
