Frederick "Dan" Dickas

Frederick “Dan” Dickas Jr., 93, of Sidney, passed away 12:15PM, on Saturday - November 23, 2024, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love. One of the first to be born at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Dan was born on Sunday - August 16, 1931, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Frederick and Marguerite (Berger) Dickas.

Dan is survived by one brother - David Dickas, as well as one nephew - Steven Schulze, and four nieces - Sara Wagner, Suzanne Schwarz, Diane Dickas, and Deborah Dickas. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as one sister - Diane (Dickas) Schulze.

In 1949, Dan graduated from Holy Angels Catholic School. After high school, Dan followed his passion for art which led him to graduate in 1954 from both Dayton University and Dayton Art Institute. After art school, he worked as a commercial artist, and was self-employed for over 55 years in New York.

Dan was someone very special, and will be remembered as the “flower man” at Ohio Living Dorothy love. Every week, Dan would deliver flowers to the residents of Dorothy Love and would bring cheer to each and every person that he came in contact with.

A visitation will be held on Monday - December 2nd, 2024 from 9AM - 10:30AM, at Salm - McGill & Tangeman Funeral Home. A Mass of a Christian Burial will begin at 11AM at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Father John Tonkin. Salm - McGill & Tangeman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Dickas family.