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Dingwall, Robert John
Robert 'Bob' John Dingwall died peacefully on August 31, 2020, at the age of 94 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is preceded in death by his son Lew. Robert is survived by daughters Laura (Turner) and Susan (Anderson) as well as son Peter. From a large family, Robert also leaves behind many grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Robert was born on September 5, 1925 in Grandview, Manitoba. Robert graduated from the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture with honors. He joined The University of Toronto as Chief Horticulturalist in Botany and spent 11 years in Toronto before moving to Newfoundland, Canada and later to Nova Scotia, Canada. After running his own landscape design and nursery business for 3 years, he was recruited by Doris Duke and moved to the Duke Estate in Hillsborough, New Jersery. While the Managing Director of the Duke Gardens, Robert won an award from the Governor of New Jersey for his contributions to gardening.
Bob moved from New Jersey to Saint Louis, Missouri, where he spent the majority of his life. He was the Chief Horticulturalist at The Missouri Botanical Gardens for years where he consulted and installed the Japanese Garden, the Woodland Garden, and the Rose Garden. After leaving the garden, Robert continued his private practice in landscape design and consultation which he continued until the age of 92. Robert moved to Lincoln, Nebraska at that time and spent his final years close to family and friends. Bob was a published author, radio-show host, and lecturer for Washington University in St. Louis. Robert was a horticulturalist, landscape designer, botanist, friend, teacher, father, and grandfather. His decades of work spent devoted to gardening and horticulture have literally left the world a better place. He will be forever loved and missed by all that knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob's honor to the Bryan Foundation at The Bryan Foundation, Attn. Bob Dingwall, 1600 S. 48th St. Lincoln, NE 68506. Forever a teacher, donations in his name will benefit the healthcare providers that cared for him in their continued studies.
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Charlie Miksicek
July 22, 2021
I had the privilege of working with Bob in the early 1970's at MO Bot Garden.
Jean McGinty
September 8, 2020
So appreciate Uncle Bob for having been a good brother/friend to my mother, and for his support in the gardening world.
Matthew Broderick
September 6, 2020
I am very sadden to learn of Bob's passing. My deepest sympathies go out to the Dingwall family. I was fortunate to be employed by Bob during the mid-1980's thru the early '90's. He was a very kind, generous, & pleasant man & such a pleasure to work for. I looked forward to getting out of bed each morning to go to work which I cannot say about any other jobs I've had. Even if the day wasn't going as planned or if there was a problem, which was rare, Bob was able to laugh it off with his distinctive chuckle. I learned so much from him, knowledge that I still use today & have passed along to others with credit to Bob. I will miss him greatly & I have thought of him a lot over these many years & I always will especially when I'm out working in my garden. The world has lost such a kind & caring man & I know his family is well aware of this.
Mary Jermak
September 3, 2020
My condolences to the Dingwall family. The Chesterfield Horticultural Club was another of his contributions to community, starting in the 1990's and continuing today. I had the privilege of learning from Bob as a member and working with him during the eight years I served as the club's president. Bob's presence remains in my garden.
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