Martin Stephen Dickmann, 71

Martin Stephen Dickmann, commonly known as Steve passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 1, 2010, in Coeur d'Alene. Steve was born Aug. 2,1939, in San Diego, Calif., to parents, Martin Valentine Dickmann and Paul Muriel Kiffen.

Steve was survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jeannie Marie; his son, Stephen Karl and daughter-in-law Nicole and their children, Stephen and Jeremy from Blackfoot; granddaughter Vera Gomaa and partner Darryl Rodriguez, their children and Steve's great-grandchildren, AJ, Jada and Lo'ela in Coeur d'Alene; step-grandchildren Matthew Selph in Kentucky, Yvonne Cornog in California, in addition to six more great-grandchildren. Also preceding in death, daughter Shelly Marie Gomaa and brother Delano "Dale" Dickmann.

Steve lived a long and fulfilling life and was considered a "Jack of all trades and master of MANY!" He served in the United States Air Force from November 1956 to December 1964. After being honorably discharged, he moved on to driving bus at the United States Atomic Energy Commission (Hanford) in Richland, Wash., from 1965 to 1982. From there, he found his hidden talent in carpentry where he made a successful living in North Idaho.

His hobbies included... spending time racing, promoting and supporting The Tri-Cities raceway in Richland. Steve and Jeannie also enjoyed fishing and gardening together on HooDoo Mountain Road in Priest River, where they resided for 29 years and are what they both missed the most after moving to Coeur d'Alene.

At the respectable request of Steve, there will be no funeral or memorial service. In place of flowers, please donate to a special cause or charity.

Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements.