Mr. Lawrence H. Dickhaus

Mr. Lawrence H. Dickhaus, 81, of Pittsfield passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Cincinnati, OH on September 13, 1936 the son of Carl J. and Alma E. Nierman Dickhaus, he was a 1954 graduate of Roger Bacon High School in Cincinnati. He later attended the University of Cincinnati. Mr. Dickhaus was a US Army veteran spending time at Forts Knox, KY, Fort Dix, NJ, Fort Hood, TX and Fort Polk, LA. After serving in the US Army he began working for General Electric in Ohio. He moved with GE to Pennsylvania and then in 1962, he moved his family to Merritt Island, Florida where he worked on the space program supporting launches including the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs. At the conclusion of the Apollo program, he settled his family in Pittsfield in 1974 with GE eventually retiring from Lockheed Martin in 1995 after 39 years of service. Mr. Dickhaus was an avid motorcycle rider and golfer throughout his life. Sunday motorcycle rides on October Mountain with the family were a regular occurrence for many years. He enjoyed golf playing in multiple leagues with his three sons. Following his retirement, he set his personal record, playing over one hundred rounds in one year. He always loved playing with the grandchildren creating memories that will last their lifetimes. He loved to read and passed down his books to the family. He always had his current book next to his chair. He is survived by his six children, Diana Leibinger (David), David Dickhaus (Terry), Catherine Breault, Charles Dickhaus (Brenda), Eric Dickhaus and Wesley Dickhaus; his three siblings, Dorothy Lierman (Robert),, Walter Dickhaus (Sharon) and Lorain Buchman (David). He is also survived by his 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Mr. Dickhaus was predeceased by a brother, Carl Dickhaus who passed away on May 18, 2018. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mr. Lawrence H. Dickhaus will be Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 3 p.m. at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Burial with full military honors will follow in Pittsfield Cemetery. Calling hours will precede the service on Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Care of the Berkshires, care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, in his memory.

Mr. Lawrence H. Dickhaus

September 13, 1936 - August 18, 2018