Robert Dickinson

Robert ?Bob? Leo Dickinson was born on December 29, 1955 in Minneapolis, MN to James and LaVonne (Miller) Dickinson. He was baptized at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre. Bob attended two years of elementary school in Inver Grove Heights. The family moved Michigan in 1963 to Ypsilanti and later to Romulus. They moved back to Minnesota in 1973. Bob attended Cooper High School in New Hope for a couple years. He worked many different jobs throughout his life, but found a passion for working at nursing homes as a Nurses Assistant. Bob married Nancy Bowers on August 8, 1980 in Minneapolis. To this union the couple was blessed with one son, James Dickinson. Bob moved to Alexandria about 15 years ago. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, tinkering with things, reading Louis L?amore and Old Western books, and was a true cowboy at heart. He loved German Shepherd dogs, and was very loyal to all his friends. Bob died on June 5, 2012 at Knute Nelson in Alexandria at the age of 56. He is survived by his parents, Jim and LaVonne Dickinson of Starbuck; son, James (Caley) Dickinson of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Mackenzie and Kaden; step-grandson, Kevin; brother, Doug (Becky) Dickinson of Andover; many nieces; and many great-nieces and nephews and cousins. Bob is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Vernon Dickinson and Ione Lindgren; maternal grandparents, Leo and Pearl Miller; sister, Sandy Dickinson; brother, Michael Dickinson; and many aunts and uncles. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria with Reverend Rollen Halverson officiating. Music was provided by soloist, Lila Gaffaney. Inurnment was at Lake Amelia Cemetery in Villard. Honorary Urn Bearers were Doug Dickinson, Kenny Miller, Robert Eblen, Donnie Miller, Dean Eblen, Al Hughes, Dan Hughes, Mike Walter, and Lila Gaffaney. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.