Dr. Robert W. Dickson

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Dickson, Dr. Robert W. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 2, 2018 at the age of 92. Dr. Bob served as senior pastor of Hope Presbyterian Church in Richfield, MN from 1961 to 1991. He lovingly and faithfully nurtured this congregation as it grew from a small start to one of the larger churches in the Twin Cities. Bob was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1926 and went on to serve his country in the US Army Air Force as a B29 crew member in WWII, earning a bronze star for missions flown in the Pacific Theater. After the war, he was called by God into the ministry after receiving a BA from the University of Pittsburgh and an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary. He served churches in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City and Duluth, MN before being called to Hope Presbyterian in Richfield. Bob was awarded an honorary PhD from Buena Vista College in Iowa. He was known as a man of great compassion and graciousness to all he met, and an exceptional communicator. Dr. Bob was a man of prayer and vision, with a commitment to share his faith and meet human needs around the world. After his retirement, Bob worked with prayer ministries and as a pastor-to-pastors in the Twin Cities for many years. He remained active with his friends up until the time of his home-going. Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Gloria, who ministered with him as a faithful partner. He is survived by his son, Scott and daughter-in-law Priscilla Dickson of Dallas, TX; daughter Leslie Dickson of Minneapolis; grandsons David Dickson of Plano, TX; Patrick Dickson of Dallas, TX and Daniel Dickson of Elizabethtown, PA, their spouses and six great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Hope Presbyterian Church, 7132 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN 55423 on Sunday, March 18th at 1:30 PM. Memorial gifts can be made out to Hope Presbyterian Church for their mission outreach and an international pastor training program. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 morrisnilsen.com

Published on March 11, 2018