Cole Dickson

Cole Dickson of Frankenmuth, formerly of Akron, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Covenant Health Care - Harrison in Saginaw, following a brave battle against Covid-19. Cole was born June 8, 1961 in Caro, the son of the late Donald and Caroline (Gangler) Dickson and grew up in Akron. He graduated from Akron-Fairgrove High School with the class of 1979 and furthered his education at Northwood Institute in Midland where he earned his bachelor's degree in accounting. Most of Cole's career was spent in sales and marketing, and he just accepted a new position as the business solutions manager at Saginaw Valley State University. He was a man that could walk into a room of strangers and make everyone feel like a friend. Cole's greatest love was his children. He regularly stopped by to see family, often unannounced, ready to share stories and hear what was going on in their lives. A state-champion shot putter in high school, Cole was preparing for the Senior Olympics tryouts in 2022. He could make anything grow, and loved time spent in his gardens and on the Dickson Family Farm. Cole also looked forward to frequent gatherings of the "Mosquito Club" at his family's hunting camp in the Upper Peninsula. His passing leaves a void in the lives of countless family and friends that will miss his generous spirit and kind smile. Cole is survived by two children, Alex Dickson of Frankenmuth, Kate Dickson of Clarkston; his siblings, Curt Dickson and his wife, Holly, of Akron, Holly Russell of Caro; sister-in-law, Joyce Dickson of Akron; the mother of his children, Mary Jane Dickson of Clarkston; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Cole was preceded in death by a brother, Kipp Dickson in 2020. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church in Frankenmuth. Burial will follow later in the day at Demorest Cemetery in Akron. The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Masks will be required for all in attendance at the church and funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Cole Dickson Autism Fund, c/o 205 West Sherman Street, Caro, MI 48723. Visitation Information Date: Monday, October 25, 2021 Time: 3:00 pm End Time: 8:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Masks will be required for all in attendance at the church and funeral home. Service Information Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Time: 11:00 am St. Lorenz Lutheran Church Address: 1030 West Tuscola Street Frankenmuth, MI 48734 (989) 652-6141 | Map Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church in Frankenmuth. Masks will be required for all in attendance at the church and funeral home. Cemetery Information Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Demorest Cemetery Address: Akron, MI 48701 Burial will follow later in the day at Demorest Cemetery in Akron.