Robert Dickman, Sr.
Robert (Bob) Eugene Dickman, Sr., 75, of Staples, passed away September 8, 2016 at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples.
A gathering of family and friends was held Sept. 13, at the Taylor Funeral Home, Staples.
Arrangements were with the Taylor Funeral Home, Staples.
Bob was born August 26, 1941, at home to Richard and Iris (Kilbury) Dickman. Upon graduating from Staples High School in 1960, Bob joined the U.S. Air Force serving until 1963. He married Diane Christensen on July 18, 1964. They lived in the Twin Cities before moving to the Fargo-Moorhead area. Bob worked briefly at Radford Companies before joining Red Owl as a commercial truck driver for 24 years. He enjoyed playing guitar with various bands in the Fargo-Moorhead area. In 1985, they purchased the Moorhead Tastee-Freez retiring in 1990. After retirement, they returned to Staples where Bob did volunteer driving until his health began to fail. He adored spending time with his family and loved ones.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years; two daughters, Dori (Bruce) Gaughan of Casselton, ND and Jennifer Dickman (Gabe Colsen) of Staples; two sons, Brian (Monica) Dickman of Dilworth and Robert Dickman. Jr. of Staples; grandchildren, Brianna, Brice, Meagan, Kelsie Hope, Emma; one brother, Art of Fairbanks, Alaska and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 11 siblings and several nieces and nephews.
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