Former Auditor St. Louis County Don Dicklich passes away

Don Dicklich

(St. Louis County)

DULUTH, Min. – St. Louis County leaders have released statements on the passing of Don Dicklich.

Dicklich served as St. Louis County Auditor/Treasurer for 14 years.

He passed away earlier in Arizona.

He moved there following his retirement in 2018.

Dicklich was first appointed by the County Board to fill the role in 2004 following the retirement of the previous auditor.

He then won re-election in 2006, 2010 and 2014.

Commissioner Keith Nelson said, “Don ran the Office of County Auditor with dignity and respect. He embraced change and got a lot done, including earning the County a AA+ bond rating.”

Current Auditor/Treasurer Nancy Nilsen said, “Don was very knowledgeable and he really cared about the people of St. Louis County… He was such a model of public service. He used to say, ‘This isn’t my office, it’s the people’s office.’ I thought very highly of him.”

Dicklich was originally from HIbbing.

He was honored by the Minnesota Association of County Officers as Auditor of the Year in 2016.

After his retirement Dicklich served on the Camp Esquagama Advisory Committee.