Lawrence "Bebe" Elwood Dick
December 31, 1930 ~ July 10, 2017 (age 86) 86 Years OldLawrence E. “Bebe” Dick, 86, of Sylvania, OH, passed away Monday, July 10, 2016 at the Franciscan Care Center, Sylvania.
He was born December 31, 1930 in Toledo, OH, to Leonard and Hazel (Knapp) Dick.
Bebe married Jean Marie Van Wormer and together they raised a son and enjoyed 54 years of marriage until she passed away in 2004.
He was employed at Roadway Express for 25 years as a truck driver. Bebe in his youth was a Golden Glove Boxer and a mentor for young Golden Glove Boxer’s. Bebe enjoyed boating and fishing in Lake Erie, playing golf with his wife who always scored better then himself. Bebe could also be found doing wood working projects in the garage.
Bebe is survived by his loving son, Larry (Carol) Dick; grandchildren, Tera Lynn (Randy) Sakowski; Beth Ann (Tim) Holzemer; great grandchildren, Tyler, Izzy, Coeli, Dane, sisters, Sharon (Ernest) Hyndman; Helen (Bob) Prahl; Becky Dick; sister in law, Sally Dick and Franny Olinger; special friend and dancing partner, Bonnie Huges. Bebe was preceded in death by his wife Jean, parents and seven siblings.
Friends may join the family for visitation at Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania, OH, Monday, July 17, 2017 from 4pm to 8pm where a private Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, July 18 at 11am. Interment to follow at Toledo Memorial Park. Those wishing to give a memorial are asked to consider ALS Association (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) of North West Ohio.
Online condolences may be offered to Lawrence’s family at www.reebfuneralhome.com