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2018

Robert Dickinson Obituary

Robert J. Dickinson

Robert J. Dickinson born April 7,1937 passed away at home Jan. 20, 2018 due to Lewy Body Dementia. He is survived by his wife Peggy, and son Edward Dickinson, daughter Beverly Gill, grandchildren; Garrett and Catherine Dickinson. Robert served aboard the USS Macon 1955-1958. Executive Officer US Naval Sea Cadets, Ltjg for Sea Cadet Pyro and O Kane Divisions. Pres. San Francisco Council Navy League. Pres elect Redwood Empire Chapter American Prod. & Inventory Control V.P. Marketing Personnel Association of Sonoma VP International Cargo Handling Coordination Assoc. VP Western Hempishere VP General Stevedoring Council Executive Director Open Channels Coalition of San Francisco Bay Careers varied in NY, NJ and CA, Retired from US Park Service, Ranger at Muir Woods and Maritime Museum SF 1989-2009.
Memorial Service First Presbyterian Church, 939 "B", Petaluma, CA, Saturday Feb 24, 2018 at 11 am.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 17 to Feb. 19, 2018.

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