Orval C. Dickie, 97, 511 Hoying St., Celina, died 5 p.m. Dec. 13, 2006 at Celina Manor Nursing Home, Celina.

He was born Sept. 29, 1909, to F.W. & Augusta (Schmidt) Dicke in Liberty Township, Ohio. On Dec. 21, 1929, he married Dorothy A Miller, who died Feb. 9, 2000.

Surviving are a daughter, Sharleen (Cyril) Mangen, Celina; two grandchildren and a niece.

Deceased are four brothers, Arnold, Edward, Otto J. and Albert Dicke; and three sisters, Viola Dicke, Olga Burrous and Flora Subler.

He retired from Mersman Bros. Corporation, Celina, in 1974 after 27 years of service.

Private services are Monday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Douglas Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.