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Michael Wayne Dickel, of Pinch, WV, passed away Jan. 11, 2025, at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. Michael was born on July 16, 1951, the 10th of 11 children born to the late Edwin L & Carrie Ogden Dickel of Slate, WV. Raised along the Little Kanawha River in Slate, WV. Michael graduated from PSHS class of 1969. Upon graduation, Michael served in the United States Air Force. After his service in the military, he was employed by The National Weather Service retiring in 1998.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years Christine Dickel of Pinch, WV, sons Joseph Wayne (Jody Williams) Dickel of Charleston, WV and Dustin James (Nikki) Dickel of Spencer, WV, stepson Rodney Michael (Heather) Nutter Jr of Pinch, WV and Stepdaughter Danielle (Michael) Tawney of Pinch, WV. Grandchildren Tyler Tawney, Casey Nutter, Caidynce Nutter, Skilah Cassidy, Scott (Brittany) Christenberry, Emilie Christenberry, Joe Kelly, Nathan Chapman and 4 great granddaughters. Siblings Thomas Dickel and John Dickel of Parkersburg, Janice Marion of Mineral Wells, Karen Hughes of Columbus, OH, and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents preceding him in death were brothers Robert Dickel, Hubert Dickel, William Dickel, Richard Dickel, James Dickel, and sister Joann Liggett.
There will be no service planned since Michael donated his body to WVU Science Center, as his parents & sister did before him. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
We would like to thank the staff at Veterans Administration Health Center, the staff of CAMC, the staff at Fresenius Kidney Care on Chesterfield Ave and our granddaughter, Brittany Christenberry for the excellent care they provided during Michael's illness.