Gayle Dickey

Gayle T. Dickey, 77, passed away in her home Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Gayle was born Dec. 21, 1946, in Chicago, to Walter and Georgina (Mercier) Galla. She grew up in Chicago and attended Holy Rosary Catholic Grade School and graduated from Mercy Catholic High School with the class of 1944.

In 1968, she would move to Warsaw, where her children would grow up. They attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Gayle worked for Sasso Veterinary Hospital, Da-Lite Screen and then for Dexter Axle as a planner and buyer until her retirement in 2009. She always felt blessed to have a career in a company that cared, and she could say she loved her job. She was always satisfied going home each night, knowing she accomplished something. Gayle found joy in helping people and being there when they needed her.

On Sept. 28, 2006, Gayle married Clarence G. Dickey, who survives. They planned for their retirement and tried to enjoy every moment or adventure they could.

Gayle was a very social lady and loved times at the Moose Lodge with her friends and was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Warsaw. Gayle was a racquetball champion, softball champion and the 2001 Rozella Women’s Golf champion. She loved listening to “Desperado” and was fond of all her pets: Sargent, Colonel, Bogie, Kee Kee, Bubba, Lucy and Whisper. She adored being with her grandchildren. Her family and friends were her life, and she cherished all the fond memories and accomplishments she made in her life. Gayle loved flowers, especially yellow roses, and could often be found in her vegetable garden, baking a delicious treat or putting her heart into a meal she was cooking.

She is survived by her husband, Clarence, of Warsaw; daughter, Wendy (Don) King, of Warsaw; stepchildren, Todd Dickey and Lisa Ebbinghouse; grandchildren, Jensine Stroh, and Hunter and Hannah Metzger; step-grandchildren, Rachelle Dickey and Hannah Ebbinghouse; and great-grandson, Michael Stroh.

Gayle was preceded in death by her son, Michael Stroh; her parents; and her brothers, Walter “Wally” and George “Buddy” Galla.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. A memorial service will begin at noon in the funeral home with Pastor Jamy Gregory officiating.

Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

To sign the guestbook or send a condolence to the family, please visit mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.