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Don A. Dickerhoff, 69, of rural Warsaw and formerly of Mentone, passed unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital of Warsaw.
Don was born on Oct. 12, 1956, in Warsaw, to the late Richard D. and Iris V. Jones Dickerhoff. He was a 1975 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School and then graduated Purdue University. He established, in 1981, Tractor and Trailer Parts with his father, the company quickly became known as TTP, a division of Diesel Power and Machine. They relocated several times, growing the business working along with his brother Doug and Shop Foreman Mitch Ousley. He retired in 2024.
Don married Beverley Fozo on June 28, 2008, in Warsaw, and she survives. He was a devoted member of Warsaw Community Church and found great joy in the fellowship of the McDonald’s coffee club. A proud supporter of Purdue athletics, he was an enthusiastic member of the John Purdue Club. Don had a deep love for animals and was a passionate advocate for their care and protection. He also generously supported the Kosciusko County Fair, especially enjoying the tractor and truck pulls.
Don cherished traveling with Bev, often visiting special places discovered by Amanda. He found happiness in golfing, biking, taking walks, and tending to his yard with his tractors. Together with Emma, they shared countless memories at Purdue basketball and football games, baseball and basketball games. He also treasured shopping trips with Dan and was steadfast in supporting him through his kidney challenges. One of his greatest joys was supporting his grandchildren.
Don was a man of quiet strength and thoughtful, passionate and deeply devoted to his family. Though he spoke few words, his love, opinions and presence were always felt. He delighted in time spent with those he loved and brought a spirit of fun and togetherness to every family gathering.
He is survived by his wife Bev Dickerhoff, of Warsaw; children: Emma and husband Tyler Miller, of Winona Lake; Dan R. Dickerhoff, of Winona Lake; Philip Fozo, of Warsaw; Amanda and husband Scott Baxter, of Virginia Beach, Va.; grandchildren: Alex Fozo, Brandt Baxter, Hunter Baxter, Jade Iris Miller and Reid Alden Miller; siblings: Alicia and husband Dean Cervenka, of Bozeman, Mont.; Doug R. Dickerhoff and wife Kelly, of Claypool; and Amy Jo Dickerhoff, of Mentone; mother-in-law, Shelby Goff.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dan Dickerhoff (1963); father-in-law, Gerald Goff.
The funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26 at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, with Pastor Jeff Pfeiffer officiating.
The interment will follow the service in the Mentone Cemetery, Mentone.
Visitation hours will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 1048 325 E, Pierceton, IN 46562.
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