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Glenn Kay Dickman

December 8, 1936 –

Glenn Kay Dickman
Glenn Kay Dickman went on to meet the Lord on Aug. 11, 2023, at the age of 71. Glenn was born the third son of Margie and Lyle B. Dickman on Oct. 23, 1951 in Tampa, Florida. Glenn was a proud lifelong resident of Ruskin, famously known as “America’s Salad Bowl,” largely due to the legacy left by his father and grandfather in the agricultural community. Glenn attended the College of Agriculture at The University of Florida where he was a proud member of the order of Kappa Alpha. Following college, Glenn returned to Ruskin, to reestablish the family business (Artesian Farms) in the tomato industry, where he quickly established himself as a leader in the industry, serving on several boards and committees; most notably, he was a, chairman of the Florida Tomato Committee, chairman of the Florida Tomato Exchange, director for Golden Gem Citrus, and director of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association. Glenn’s business acumen wasn’t limited to agriculture, Glenn, along with his brothers, Paul and Ned, developed the Southshore Corporate Park, a 1000-acre development of regional impact (DRI) that not only provided a job center for the community but also houses an elementary school, a high school, and the Southshore Branch of Hillsborough Community College, which sits on 60 acres of land donated by the Dickman Family. Glenn was also the inspiration for the pursuit and ultimate acquisition of a medical marijuana license in Florida, which now operates as M0V dispensaries with over 70 locations. In addition, Glenn served on several bank boards, was a prior member of the Tampa Committee of 100, Tampa Chamber, Ruskin/ Southshore Chamber, NAIOP and the Ruskin Cemetery Association.

Glenn loved boating, fishing, golfing, participating in triatholons, studying history and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the Ye Mistie Krewe of Gasparillo, Tampa Yacht Club, Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club, University Club of Tampa, Lake Toxaway Country Club in North Carolina and a Bull Gator. Glenn was a generous compassionate person who never knew a stranger, and his infectious smile had the unique ability to make all of those around him feel better. Glenn gave to multiple charities but those closest to his heart were Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, Tampa General Hospital, Hillsborough Community College and The University of Florida, where along with his brothers, they established an endowed Eminent Scholars chair at the School of Agriculture to further research and development in plant improvement.

Glenn is survived by his wife, Danita, of 48 years; daughter, Glenna Dickman; son, Lyle B. Dickman; two grandsons, Jeremiah Lilly and Salvatore Ray Dickman; brother, Edward (Ned) Dickman; sisters-in-law, Dottie Dickman and Tammy Dickman, and nieces, Wendi Dickman and Deirdre Dickman; two great nephews, Gavin Dickman and Brody Benninghaus; and one great niece, Zoey Benninghaus.

Glenn was predeceased by his grandfather, Paul B. Dickman (Pop); grandmother, Esther Dickman; father, Lyle B. Dickman; mother, Margie Dickma;n and brother, Paul Dickman.

Glenn Dickman could have lived in the enormous shadow created by the legacy left by his father and grandfather, but instead he chose to create his own legacy while still honoring those who had paved the path. Like those who have gone on before, Glenn's legacy with endure for generations to come.

Glenn and his family live on Dickman Island in Ruskin, Florida, once again honoring his grandfather for creating such a beautiful island paradise overlooking the entire St. Pete and Tampa Bay area

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Glenn’s name to Tampa General Hospital, Humane Society of Tampa Bay or the Hillsborough Community College Southshore.

A Family Grave Side Burial will be on Saturday, Sept. 2, at Ruskin Cemetery. A Celebration of Life For Glenn will be held at the United Methodist Church of Ruskinon on his birth date, Oct. 23, at 1 p.m. Reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
<h3>Peter Mario Renaldi
Dec. 8, 1936 - Aug. 4, 2023</h3>
<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-38918 alignleft" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2023/08/Peter-Mario-Renaldi-113x150.jpg" alt="" width="113" height="150" />Peter Mario Renaldi, 86, of Sun City Center, FL, was called home to be with our Lord on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, surrounded by family.

He was born Dec. 8, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Peter and Helen (Piolatto) Renaldi. Peter graduated from Chicago High School in 1955. He proudly served in the 317th US Army Security Agency Battalion from 1955-1963. In 1965 in Los Angeles, California, Peter and his late wife, Deanna (Turton) Renaldi, married; they were blessed with 40 years of marriage.

They moved to Michigan in 1969 where they raised three children, and he began his career. He worked in the automotive industry for Ford Motor Company as the lead electrician up to his retirement in 1996. Peter and his late wife, Deanna, were very active in their Catholic church, and he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. They enjoyed spending time at their lake front house in Lewiston, Michigan, enjoying family dinners and entertainment. In their retirement the couple moved to Sun City Center, FL., and shortly after moving to Florida, Deanna made her journey to heaven. In 2005 Peter met his loving partner, Betsy Hailey, where they had an amazing 18 years of love and happiness.

Peter is survived by loving partner, Betsy Hailey; his three children, daughter, Rosemarie (Renaldi) Roan, and husband Robert of Tennessee, son, Peter Renaldi, of Texas and son, Paul Renaldi, and wife Sonia of Michigan; and seven grandchildren, Aaron, Brandon, Alison, Anna, Jagger, Kassius and Arris. He is preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Helen Renaldi, and his wife, Deanna.

Peter enjoyed bowling, cruises, Green Bay Packer parties, playing games with family and friends, and enjoying quality time with his children and grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will be held in the fall at the Renaissance Center in Sun City Center, FL, and he will be put to rest in Michigan with his late wife.