Donald W. Dickey, affectionately known as "The Angel Man," 93, Wildwood, Florida, passed away on January 14, 2026.

He was born on November 4, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, to Stanley and Margaret Dickey. Don played football for Fordson High School in Dearborn, Mi, graduating in 1951. He then enlisted in the United States Marines, where he continued his love for the game.

In 1954, Don married Eleanor Snyder (deceased). Together, they raised three daughters. The couple began their married life in Dearborn, Mi, before moving to Osseo, MI and later Tecumseh, MI. Don retired from Ford Motor Company, Saline, MI, in 1994.

In 2017, Don moved to Florida with his wonderful and caring partner, Mary Bolton. He was a compassionate man with a heart of gold who loved people and could strike up a conversation with just about anyone. He will be remembered by so many for the angels he crafted with love-simple handmade gifts to brighten someone's day and remind them that someone cares.

Don enjoyed attending softball games at Continental Country Club and even helped in the announcing booth. He was an avid fan of the Detroit Red Wings, Tigers and Lions- if there was a game on, he was watching it. A true animal lover, he volunteered with the Lenawee County Humane Society and provided pet therapy at local nursing homes for several years.

He was a member of the Tecumseh American Legion and the Continental Country Club American Legion.

Don is survived by his loving partner, Mary Bolton; his children, Denise (Ken) Wykrent, Carol (Jeryn deceased) Frederick, and Martha(Tim) Williams; his sister Margie Stout-Dickey (Peg); six grandchildren; Jeffrey (Kim), David (Stacy), Eric (Dana), Evan (Katie), Kailin (Carl) and Timothy.

Ten great-grandchildren; Henry, Violet, Will, Ben, Nora, Elliott, Alice, Chloe, Luke, and Alyssa, and many nieces and nephews.  

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 1pm.  First Christian Church, 6900 Warm Springs Blvd., Wildwood, Florida.

A graveside service will be held in Michigan, on April 18, 2026, at Ridgeway Cemetery, Ridgeway, MI, at 11:00 AM, followed by a celebration of life at the Tecumseh American Legion, Tecumseh, MI, at 1:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Don's memory to Cornerstone Hospice, The Humane Society of your choice or charitable organization of your choice.