Dean Arthur Dickie's Obituary
Dean Arthur Dickie, 78, of Evanston, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Brooklyn, MI.
He was born May 30, 1944 at the naval base in Farragut, Idaho. He grew up in Dearborn, MI where he graduated from Fordson High School in 1962. In 1966, he received his BA from Northwestern University, and then attended Georgetown University Law Center, graduating with a JD in 1969. Dean practiced law in Chicago for more than 50 years. He was an avid sports fan and participant, playing football and club hockey at Northwestern, and semi-pro hockey after graduation. He was an avid skier and sports car enthusiast.
Dean is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy; his daughter Lauren; nephews Sean and Scott Brennan; and sister-in-law Judy (Bill) Brennan. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Megan.
A memorial service is planned for May 13 at Northwestern University's Alice Millar Chapel from 12 to 2 pm.
Memorial donations can be made to the Megan Dickie Wilderness Leadership Endowment Fund: https://act.wilderness.org/a/megan-dickie-tribute?_ga=2.214793431.1378784057.1680822406-911922568.1680822406
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