Gary Lynn Dickman

Gary Lynn Dickman, 74, of Clyde, OH, passed away on August 11, 2026, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease at Elmwood of Fremont.

He was born on November 22, 1951, to Raymond and LaDonna (Swartzmiller) Dickman. He graduated from Clyde High School in 1969 and was enlisted in the National Guard from 1969-1975. On April 12, 1991, he married his wife, Deborah Crecelius.

Gary was employed for 46 years at Industrial Hanger & Conveyor in Erlin and was also a dedicated lifelong farmer. He enjoyed many trips to Las Vegas and playing cards with family and friends. He spent many seasons at Clinton Lake Campground, where he met many close friends. Gary was an avid bowler and enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sports events, as well as the Indians, Browns & Buckeyes.

Gary is survived by his wife of 35 years, Deborah; two step-daughters, Carie (Patrick) Dickman and Stacy (Timothy) Dickman; four grandchildren, Alesha (Josh) Beemer, Kaitlyn (Hudson McClintock) Dickman, Mitchell (Olivia Williams) Dickman, and Macoy Dickman; one great-granddaughter, Stella, and another great-granddaughter on the way; his brother, Rich (Deborah) Dickman; three sisters, Jean Taylor, Elena (Bill) Kerstetter, and Annette (Lee Potter) Smith; his mother-in-law, Marge Crecelius; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Linda Dickman; brother-in-law, Donald Taylor; and father-in-law, James Crecelius.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 2:00pm-6:00pm in the Auxter-Recker Funeral Home, 218 S. Main St., Clyde, OH with a prayer vigil being held at 5:30pm. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, August 17, 2026 at 10:30am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 609 Vine St., Clyde, OH. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions to Gary’s memory may be made to Heartland Hospice Fremont and the Alzheimer’s Association (NW Ohio Chapter).