Bertha “Bert” Mae Dicker, November 3, 1927 – February 9, 2024
Bertha “Bert” Mae Dicker, age 96, of Chesterfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on February 9, 2024.
Bert was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother whose wit and care touched all who knew her.
Bert was born on November 3, 1927 to Joseph and Yetta (Herskovic) Barg in St. Louis, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her sisters Anitha Becker and Nadine Schneider, brothers Samuel Katz and Jack Katz, and her beloved and cherished husband of 57 years, Jack Dicker. Together, Bert and Jack built a life filled with love, laughter, and the joy of raising their four children: Marc Todd Dicker, Dale A. (Kara) Dicker, Ronald “Ronnie” B. (Patty Kennedy) Dicker, and Marsha Kay (Philip) Gogel. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren, Analee (Nicholas) Murray, SaraBeth (Chip) Fillingane, Jeremy (Holly) Gogel, Emily Gogel, Leah Hinkle, and Grace Dicker, along with her five great-grandchildren, whom she adored deeply.
Bert was a skilled home cook, known for her delicious cabbage rolls, coffee cakes, and other family dishes, as well as her ribs bathed in her extraordinary barbecue sauce. Bert and Jack sought out the beach, frequenting Cancun, Sanibel Island, and cruises. She enjoyed going to the movies, and spending time with her dogs and grand dogs. Bert was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, especially Yadier Molina. Above all, Bert instilled in her children the importance of education, a love for reading, and the pursuit of professional careers. Her guidance and support paved the way for a legacy of achievement and pride.
Friends and family, old and new, were greeted with a kiss on the lips – whether you liked it or not – leaving both with a smudge of her favorite hot pink lipstick. She left her mark and will be deeply missed by her loved ones.
A graveside service to honor Bert’s life will be held on February 12 at 3pm at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, 650 White Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017. The family invites friends and loved ones to join in celebrating Bert’s remarkable journey through life.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice, honoring Bert’s spirit of generosity and love for others. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information. Berger Memorial Service
