Reading Times-April 11, 1947
CHARLES K. DICK, 72, president and treasurer of Dick Brothers Inc., local foundry firm, and president and treasurer of the Farmers Kissinger Market Company, died yesterday in St. Joseph's Hospital. He resided at 800 North Third st.
Mr. Dick was widely known in business and financial circles. He was a director of the Berks County Trust Company and was active in business and Masonic organizations.
He was born in Seyfert, Robeson Township, a son of the late Henry D. and Mary A. (Kissinger) Dick. After attending the public schools of Robeson Township, he completed his education for a commercial career at the Interstate Commercial College.
In December 1896, he opened a plant under the name of the Excelsior Brass Foundry and Pattern Works, continuing the business under that name until 1901. In February, 1902, he effected the organization of the firm of Dick Brothers.
This firm was located in the rear of 120 Penn St., until December, 1906, when it was organized under the name of Dick Brothers, Inc. In October, 1919, the firm moved to Third and Buttonwood Streets.
He was a member of Chandler Lodge, 227, F. and A. M.; Excelsior Chapter, 237, Royal Arch Masons; Reading Commandery, 42, Knights Templar; Reading Consistory, Scottish Rite Masons, and Rajah Temple, Mystic Shrine. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Surviving are his widow, Eva M. (Baldwin) Dick; a daughter, Martha E., at home, and two brothers, Frank K., Reading, and Harry K., New York City.
Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in his residence, the Rev. Dr. Joseph R. Wood officiating. Private burial will be in charge of the Miller Funeral Home.
CHARLES K. DICK, 72, president and treasurer of Dick Brothers Inc., local foundry firm, and president and treasurer of the Farmers Kissinger Market Company, died yesterday in St. Joseph's Hospital. He resided at 800 North Third st.
Mr. Dick was widely known in business and financial circles. He was a director of the Berks County Trust Company and was active in business and Masonic organizations.
He was born in Seyfert, Robeson Township, a son of the late Henry D. and Mary A. (Kissinger) Dick. After attending the public schools of Robeson Township, he completed his education for a commercial career at the Interstate Commercial College.
In December 1896, he opened a plant under the name of the Excelsior Brass Foundry and Pattern Works, continuing the business under that name until 1901. In February, 1902, he effected the organization of the firm of Dick Brothers.
This firm was located in the rear of 120 Penn St., until December, 1906, when it was organized under the name of Dick Brothers, Inc. In October, 1919, the firm moved to Third and Buttonwood Streets.
He was a member of Chandler Lodge, 227, F. and A. M.; Excelsior Chapter, 237, Royal Arch Masons; Reading Commandery, 42, Knights Templar; Reading Consistory, Scottish Rite Masons, and Rajah Temple, Mystic Shrine. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Surviving are his widow, Eva M. (Baldwin) Dick; a daughter, Martha E., at home, and two brothers, Frank K., Reading, and Harry K., New York City.
Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in his residence, the Rev. Dr. Joseph R. Wood officiating. Private burial will be in charge of the Miller Funeral Home.
Reading Times-April 11, 1947
CHARLES K. DICK, 72, president and treasurer of Dick Brothers Inc., local foundry firm, and president and treasurer of the Farmers Kissinger Market Company, died yesterday in St. Joseph's Hospital. He resided at 800 North Third st.
Mr. Dick was widely known in business and financial circles. He was a director of the Berks County Trust Company and was active in business and Masonic organizations.
He was born in Seyfert, Robeson Township, a son of the late Henry D. and Mary A. (Kissinger) Dick. After attending the public schools of Robeson Township, he completed his education for a commercial career at the Interstate Commercial College.
In December 1896, he opened a plant under the name of the Excelsior Brass Foundry and Pattern Works, continuing the business under that name until 1901. In February, 1902, he effected the organization of the firm of Dick Brothers.
This firm was located in the rear of 120 Penn St., until December, 1906, when it was organized under the name of Dick Brothers, Inc. In October, 1919, the firm moved to Third and Buttonwood Streets.
He was a member of Chandler Lodge, 227, F. and A. M.; Excelsior Chapter, 237, Royal Arch Masons; Reading Commandery, 42, Knights Templar; Reading Consistory, Scottish Rite Masons, and Rajah Temple, Mystic Shrine. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Surviving are his widow, Eva M. (Baldwin) Dick; a daughter, Martha E., at home, and two brothers, Frank K., Reading, and Harry K., New York City.
Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in his residence, the Rev. Dr. Joseph R. Wood officiating. Private burial will be in charge of the Miller Funeral Home.
CHARLES K. DICK, 72, president and treasurer of Dick Brothers Inc., local foundry firm, and president and treasurer of the Farmers Kissinger Market Company, died yesterday in St. Joseph's Hospital. He resided at 800 North Third st.
Mr. Dick was widely known in business and financial circles. He was a director of the Berks County Trust Company and was active in business and Masonic organizations.
He was born in Seyfert, Robeson Township, a son of the late Henry D. and Mary A. (Kissinger) Dick. After attending the public schools of Robeson Township, he completed his education for a commercial career at the Interstate Commercial College.
In December 1896, he opened a plant under the name of the Excelsior Brass Foundry and Pattern Works, continuing the business under that name until 1901. In February, 1902, he effected the organization of the firm of Dick Brothers.
This firm was located in the rear of 120 Penn St., until December, 1906, when it was organized under the name of Dick Brothers, Inc. In October, 1919, the firm moved to Third and Buttonwood Streets.
He was a member of Chandler Lodge, 227, F. and A. M.; Excelsior Chapter, 237, Royal Arch Masons; Reading Commandery, 42, Knights Templar; Reading Consistory, Scottish Rite Masons, and Rajah Temple, Mystic Shrine. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Surviving are his widow, Eva M. (Baldwin) Dick; a daughter, Martha E., at home, and two brothers, Frank K., Reading, and Harry K., New York City.
Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in his residence, the Rev. Dr. Joseph R. Wood officiating. Private burial will be in charge of the Miller Funeral Home.
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