Obituaries

August 13, 1948 to October 9, 2022

WINAMAC - Michael Lynn “Mike” Dixon, 74, of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born Aug. 13, 1948, to the late Forrest “Forty” and Amelia [Kruzick] Dixon in Star City. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Sandra A. Howard in 1972. They shared 32 years together and raised three sons. After her death in 2005, Michael met Susan Taylor. They shared 16 years of loving companionship.

Mike Dixon

He is survived by:
Susan Taylor, Companion
Gregory Dixon, Son
Brian Dixon, Son
Adam Dixon, Son
7 Grandchildren
Thomas Dixon, Brother
Jennifer [Dixon] Fletcher, Niece
Bobby Dixon, Nephew

He is preceded in death by:
Sandra A. [Howard] Dixon, Wife

Mr. Dixon retired from Norfolk Southern where he worked as a welder. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing cards and golfing.

A private family burial will take place at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.