Home > United States of America > Iowa > Lyon County > George > Evergreen Cemetery > Margaret “Skipper” DeVries Dickmann

Margaret “Skipper” DeVries Dickmann

View larger map

Birth	:	24 Jul 1925
Death	:	23 Feb 2020 George, Lyon County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3394012, -96.0164032
Description	:	Margaret Nell, the daughter of Jasper and Nellie (Duin) DeVries, was born in the town of George, Iowa, on July 24, 1925. Her family moved to a farm north of George when she was five. She received her elementary education in a country school. World War II was in progress when she graduated from the George High School in 1942. On completion of the secretarial program offered at the American Institute of Business, Des Moines, Iowa, she returned home to help her father farm until her brother was discharged from the army in 1945. She enrolled in a... Read More	Margaret Nell, the daughter of Jasper and Nellie (Duin) DeVries, was born in the town of George, Iowa, on July 24, 1925. Her family moved to a farm north of George when she was five. She received her elementary education in a country school. World War II was in progress when she graduated from the George High School in 1942. On completion of the secretarial program offered at the American Institute of Business, Des Moines, Iowa, she returned home to help her father farm until her brother was discharged from the army in 1945. She enrolled in a branch school of Iowa State Teacher’s College, Cedar Falls, Iowa, where she attained a teaching certificate, after which she taught at the rural Midland #6 school. On September 8, 1948, she was united in marriage to Clarence E. Dickmann at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hull, Iowa. To this union two sons were born. The couple became members of Immanuel Lutheran Church, George, Iowa, in May 1949. They had observed 61 years of marriage when Clarence was called to his eternal home on January 19, 2010. Margaret, better known as “Skipper”, was inspired by her belief, perseverance, and strong work ethic; she strived to serve her church faithfully. She taught Sunday School class for many years and was actively involved in the Immanuel Lutheran Women’s activities. Humor, thankfulness, and reaching out to others was a part of her being. She found the everyday routine of rural life very gratifying as she and Clarence farmed together southwest of George. They treasured life, family, and friends. When they experienced the special joy of becoming grandparents, they felt richly blessed. Always, all through their marriage, they welcomed extra guests at their table, and visited to share meals with the elderly and those confined. They also enjoyed traveling. Their family summer vacations were spent at many historical places of interest throughout the United States. “Skipper” was devoted to her family, and she also found delight in baking, reading novels, ballroom dancing, vegetable and flower gardening, and driving her tractor during seasonal work. For many years, during the wee hours of the night, she often sat behind her old typewriter composing numerous human interest stories for a variety of occasions. She was the author and director of pageant scripts for the towns of George, Boyden, and Immanuel Lutheran Church during their centennial celebrations. Those left to share her memories are two sons and their wives, Charles and Teresa Dickmann, Brandon, SD; and Dr. Michael and Bridget Dickmann, George, IA; two grand-children, Kaitlyn Dickmann, George, IA and Jacob Dickmann, Brandon, SD; and two sisters-in-law, Bertha DeVries, Grand Island, NE; Mildred Zenk, Sheldon, IA; and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence; an infant grandson, Anthony Floyd Dickmann; grandson, C. Zachary Dickmann; brother, Jacob DeVries; sister, Florence and her husbands Herbert Feldman and Chris Boumann; and sister, Grace and her husband Wallace Arends; and her in-laws, Charles and Anna Dickmann, Alfred and Elsie Dickmann, Ted and Frances Dickmann, Robert and Mildred Dickmann and William Zenk. Jurrens Funeral Home George, Iowa

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Margaret “Skipper” DeVries Dickmann's memorial?
Margaret “Skipper” DeVries Dickmann's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA.
When did Margaret “Skipper” DeVries Dickmann death?
Margaret “Skipper” DeVries Dickmann death on 23 Feb 2020 in George, Lyon County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Margaret “Skipper” DeVries Dickmann's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3394012
Longitude: -96.0164032

Family Members:

Parent

Jasper DeVries

(1886 - 1972)

Petronella “Nellie” Duin DeVries

(1887 - 1983)

Spouse

Clarence Emerson Dickmann

(1918 - 2010)

Siblings

Florence DeVries Boumann

(1912 - 1993)

Jacob Jasper DeVries

(1919 - 1968)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3394012, -96.0164032

2. Hope Reformed Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3296127, -96.0392609

3. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3160591, -95.9707260

4. First Baptist Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3755000, -95.9780000

5. Zoar Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3593864, -95.8996582

6. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3306007, -95.8902969

7. Zion Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4324989, -95.9969025

8. Grant Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3903008, -95.8989029

9. Saint John Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2294006, -96.0152969

10. Quaker Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2872900, -95.8706700

11. Greenwood Cemetery
Matlock, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2308006, -95.9405975

12. Bethel Reformed Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4621086, -95.9978027

13. Garfield Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2689018, -96.1572037

14. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

15. Riverview Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4127998, -96.1643982

16. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

17. Holy Name Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4183006, -96.1864014

18. Pleasant View Cemetery
Little Rock, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4445686, -95.8757553

19. Apostolic Christian Faith Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4207918, -96.1854804

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3156013, -95.8032990

21. Gilman Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3139000, -95.8032990

22. Hope Church Cemetery
Sibley, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4193000, -95.8200000

23. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

24. Hope Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002