Mar 07, 2022

Calvin D. Dickey (1940 - 2022)

Posted Mar 07, 2022 8:49 PM

Calvin D. Dickey, 81, died Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his home in Hemingford.

He was born September 12, 1940 in Hemingford, Nebraska to Albert and Nina (Scott) Dickey.

On September 9, 1968 he was united in marriage with Vera F. Cornett in Chadron, Nebraska.

Calvin worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad as a machinist for nearly 30 years prior to his retirement.  He also worked in farming and ranching.  He enjoyed woodworking and carpentry.  He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing.  He was an avid racing and NASCAR fan.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.  He was a very loving and kind man always willing to lend a helping hand.

He is survived by his daughters, Milly (Larry) Craig of Hemingford and Diane (Rick) Miller of Munford, TN; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Alfred Dickey of Princeton, MO and Roy (Carol) Dickey of Kearney; and his sister, Ella Louise Dickey of North Platte.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and 2 sisters.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Memorials may be given in care of the family at, P.O. Box 322, Hemingford, Nebraska, 69348.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com