YOAKUM: Ralph Henry Dickinson, age 80, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. He was born October 13, 1944 in Yoakum to the late Eugene Edgar Dickinson and Leona Marie (Porch) Dickinson.
Ralph was a working man with a determined attitude and work ethic. He graduated from Yoakum High School with Honors and went to the University of Houston, graduating in 1973 with Honors to become a pharmacist for the next 52 years. He worked for many years in Victoria and then Schulenburg, continuing to work until 3 weeks before his death. He loved his job and enjoyed helping people.
Survivors are his wife of 60 years, Katherine (Kuenstler) Dickinson and nephew, Matt Dickinson and wife Debbie.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Leona Dickinson and brother, Gene Dickinson.
Visitation 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum.
Funeral Service 3 p.m., Monday, September 15, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Pastor H.E. Fowler, his friend and fellow pharmacist and Fr. Tim Kosler officiating. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Kenny Holik, Doug Shows, Wesley DeBord, Lynn Kuenstler, Chase Holik, David Kuenstler, Trey Kuenstler, and Matt Dickinson.
Honorary pallbearer is Kyle Holik.
Memorials may be given to County Line Cemetery Association.