Edward Herman Dickol of West Brandywine

Edward Herman Dickol, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Freedom Village. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy Klotz Dickol, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Carl Henry and Bertha Fischer Dickol.

He graduated from Frankford High School in 1943, received his B.S. degree from the University of Pennsylvania – Wharton School in 1947 and earned his CPA in 1951.

Over the years, Ed served in senior financial management roles at various companies in the Philadelphia area. His career culminated with 13 years at NorthWestern Public Service company in Huron, SD, where he served as Sr. Vice President of Finance and on the Board of Directors. Ed was a member of the Union League and other professional organizations. He loved to be on Wall Street and travel to New York City.

Following his retirement, Ed and Dorothy moved back to the Philadelphia area where Ed became active in community service. He volunteered with Meals on Wheels, the Chester County Community Foundation and many other service organizations. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Ed and Dorothy loved spending time together and visiting their son in Austin, TX and their daughter in Rehoboth Beach, DE. He greatly enjoyed opera, Broadway shows, reading and tending his vegetable garden.

In addition to his wife, Edward is survived by his children, Carol Dickol Revak and her husband Nick, and John Edward Dickol; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Margaret Barth.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 5, 2017 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 104 South Village Avenue, Exton, Pa 19341, where family and friends will be received from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Interment will be private with the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at the above address or to the Edward H. and Dorothy K. Dickol Foundation, c/o the Chester County Community Foundation, 28 West Market Street, West Chester, PA 19382.

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