Laura Evelyn Dickson, age 99, passed away in New Berlin, WI on May 13, 2021. She was born October 13, 1921, in Oshkosh, WI the daughter of Justine (Eurich) and Henry Koch.

Laura was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, and a part of the Ladies' Guild of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She graduated high school in 1939, being the first in her family to graduate. Laura was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America and the Legion on the Lake Social Club. She worked for 36 years for the Wisconsin Telephone Company and retired in 1982. Laura married the love of her life, Ralph Dickson on September 5, 1942. After Ralph's passing, she moved to Waukesha and resided for 17 years at Berkshire Senior Apartments to be closer to her family. She loved being a grandma.

Laura is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Richard) Kumbier; grandchildren, Paul (Shannon) Kumbier, Chad (Jennifer) Kumbier of Colorado, Jill Kumbier, and Dawn (James) Schuette of Minnesota; great-grandchildren, Nathan Kumbier, CJ Kumbier, Lauren Tostrud, Bethany Tostrud, Erica Schuette, Allison Schuette, and Rylee Kumbier.
Preceding her in death are her husband of 62 years, Ralph Dickson. She is further preceded by her parents, four brothers, and five sisters.

A funeral service will be held on May 27, 2021 at Seefeld Funeral Home, 1025 Oregon Street, Oshkosh, WI beginning at 11AM. Burial will take place following the funeral service at Riverside Cemetery.