Dwight Hikel

Dwight Hikel, 78, of Westminster, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at the Dove House in Westminster. Born June 17, 1938 in Laconia, New Hampshire, he was the son of the late Edna (Young) Hikel and Nolan George Hikel.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda Hikel.

He was an owner and the chairman of Shelter Systems Limited in Westminster. His vision started Shelter Systems Limited in 1976. He was active in the National Association of Home Builders and the Structural Building Component Association. He was a yachtsman, a horseman, and an auto enthusiast throughout his life. He contributed his time and treasure to many causes. He was particularly passionate about Operation Finally Home and Carroll Community College.

Besides his wife, he is survived by son Joseph Dwight Hikel and wife Gail Jean of Ellicott City, grandsons Jason J. Hikel and Ryan W. Hikel and a great-granddaughter Avery T. Hikel.

He was predeceased by a sister Edna Sanroma.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 11 A.M. at Crossroads Community Church, Hampstead Campus, 1041 S. Carroll St. Hampstead, MD 21074.

Private interment was held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Finksburg.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD 21157 or Carroll Lutheran Village Benevolent Fund, 300 St. Luke Circle, Westminster, MD 21158.

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