Frank G. Dickson

Frank G. Dickson of Cadillac passed away Friday evening, September 21, 2018 at the family homestead in Kaleva. He was 66. Frank was born on June 15, 1952 in Manistee, Michigan to Wesley Bryan and Helen Arlene (Garvin) Dickson and they preceded him in death. In 1970 Frank graduated from Brethern High School and went on to West Shore Community College where he received his Associate's Degree. Frank continued his education at Ferris State University and received his Bachelor's Degree there. He started his career in Law enforcement with the Petoskey City Police Department where he was for 5 years. He then went on to the Michigan State Police Academy and was assigned to the Lapeer Post for a short time to start what would become a 25 year career with the Michigan State Police and retiring in 2003 from the Cadillac Post. While in Cadillac Frank served as the Community service officer and worked with the school outreach programs. He was an active part of the community and had served on several boards and committees. After his retirement he was able to enjoy his passions of hunting, fishing, golfing and traveling and spending time at his property and revisiting his family homestead in Kaleva where he spent his finals days. On July 9, 1977 in Kaleva he married the former Kathryn S. Montney and she survives him along with their children: Josh (Donna) Dickson of Bear Lake, Michigan, Chris (Jesse) Dickson of Howell and Katelyn (John) Stockdale of Nashville, Tennessee; 3 grandchildren: Jackson, Charley and Willa Dickson; and Frank's sister, Linda Daker of Marshall, Michigan. Memorial services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, September 28, 2018 at Zion Lutheran Church in Cadillac with Reverend Scott Torkko officiating. Visitation with Frank's family will be from 4-7 PM Thursday at Peterson Funeral & Cremations Services in Cadillac. Maple Grove Township Cemetery in Kaleva will be his final resting place. In honor of Frank's passion for criminal justice you are asked to consider memorial contributions to the Frank Dickson Memorial Fund to be used in helping a local student pursue a degree in criminal justice. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Frank G. Dickson

June 15, 1952 - September 21, 2018