Wilmer Eugene Dick

Wilmer Eugene Dick, 89, of Lancaster passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Born in Florin (Mount Joy), PA, he was the son of the late Paul E. and Miriam Mummau Dick and the loving husband of the late Jane Dick (Waller) for 60 years. He graduated from East Donegal High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Millersville University. Wilmer served his country in the U.S. Army and came back to Lancaster and married his sweetheart, Jane. He became a math teacher for the School District of Lancaster beginning at Reynolds Junior High and spending most of his years at Lincoln Junior High, retiring after 32 years of service. Wilmer was a dedicated Mason rising to leadership roles in all of the Masonic Lodge Bodies he was a member. He was a member and Past Master of Charles M. Howell Lodge No. 496, Millersville. He was a member and Past Thrice Potent Master of Lancaster Lodge of Perfection, a member and 32⁰ Mason of Harrisburg Consistory, a member and 33⁰ Mason of Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Wilmer was a member and Past High Priest of Royal Arch Masons No. 43, Past Thrice Illustrious Master of Goodwin Council No. 19, and Past Commander of Lancaster Commandery Knights Templar No. 13, Grand Tall Cedar of Tall Cedars of Lebanon Forest No. 27. Additionally, he belonged to the following Masonic organizations: Red Cross of Constantine - York Conclave, Rajah Shrine, and Frei Maurer Mark Lodge. He was a member of Millersville Community Church and enjoyed traveling to Aruba and Hawaii. Wilmer loved to play with his grandchildren and always put his family’s needs above his own. He is survived by his children, Dennis G. Dick, Mountville, PA, Denise M., wife of Wayne Kirchoff, Ephrata, PA and Kyle E. Dick of Mountville, PA, six grandchildren: Doug, Emily, Jill, Mandy, Courtney, and Stephanie, twelve great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, a brother, Paul E. Dick, Jr. (Mary), Gallatin, Tennessee, a sister, Miriam Kanode (Isaac), Elizabethtown and a brother, John Dick (Lorraine), California and countless nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Groff and brother-in-law, M. Wade A Memorial Service will be held for Wilmer E. Dick on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Millersville Community Church, 163 W. Frederick Street, Millersville, PA 17551 with Pastor Kerry Leeper officiating. There will be a short, safe and outdoor visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the start of the service. The Masonic Funeral Ritual will be held prior to the start of service. Private family interment will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions in Wilmer’s name may be made to Charles M. Howell Lodge No. 496, 113 West Frederick Street, Millersville, PA 17551. Please join the family in watching this Tribucast of his private memorial service: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/39929451