Carroll Robert Dimmick

Carroll Robert Dimmick, age 79, of Thomson, Illinois, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at his home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2008 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson with Reverend Bonnie Davies officiating. Burial will be in the Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Carroll’s name. Carroll was born on May 1, 1929, the son of Benjamin Delbert and Bernice (Schade) Dimmick in East Troy, Wisconsin. The Dimmicks moved to Thomson before Carroll's first birthday.Carroll graduated from York Community High School with the class of 1947. In Carroll’s younger years he received the nickname of "Jug". He served in the United States Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean War, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. On October 16, 1953 Carroll married Helen Mae Rapp in Prophetstown, Illinois. Carroll was a lifetime carpenter and for a period of time owned and operated “Dimmick and Sons Construction” working side by side with his sons. Carroll was a member of Thomson United Methodist Church and Thomson American Legion. He was an avid hunter; he enjoyed working in his garden and spending time out-doors. He loved nature and woodworking. Most important to Carroll was spending time with his family. Throughout his life he always practiced his mother’s advice, which was "never lose your sense of humor" and he shared this philosophy with his family.Carroll will be dearly missed by his wife, Helen Dimmick of Thomson; a daughter, Patricia (John) Benson of Iowa City, Iowa; three sons, Craig (Kathy) Dimmick of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, Curt (Alana) Dimmick of Baker, Nevada and Kevin (Connie) Dimmick of Mt. Carroll; ten grandchildren; Tina (Greg) Pallardy, Tammy (Matt) Hale, Tracy (Kelcy) Hutchison, Kierstin, Kyler, Kaileine, and Koltin Dimmick, Allison, Ryan, and Jared Benson; four great grandchildren, Grayson Hale, Kailyn Hutchison, Jack and Drew Pallardy; a brother Ben (Elsie) Dimmick of Camanche, Iowa; several nieces, nephews and cousins.Carroll was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Nellie Moeszinger and a brother John Dimmick.