Robert J. Dimerling
July 19, 1933 ~ January 27, 2021
Born in: Freedom, Pennsylvania
Robert J. "Ding" Dimerling went to his eternal home on January 27, 2021 at Meadville Medical Center. He was born on July 19, 1933 in Freedom, Pennsylvania, a son of Harold Dimerling and Anna Barnick Dimerling.
He was a graduate of Clarion State Teacher's College now known as Clarion University. After his graduation he taught and coached football in Freedom. He and his wife, Ruth Servey Dimerling later moved to Meadville where they both taught for Crawford County Scool District, (he taught science at Meadville Junior High School for 32 years). Following his retirement he traveled around the United States with Ruth and enjoyed many years hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ding was of the Catholic faith and a long time member of Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Church.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth of 64 years; a daughter, Robin Sipos and her husband Paul of Blooming Valley; two sons, Scott Dimerling and his wife Teresa of McKinney, Texas and Jay Matthew Dimerling and his wife Peg of Mason, Ohio; grandchildren, Jesse Sipos, Jake Sipos and his partner Gina, Jeremy Sipos and his wife Lisa, Jordan Sipos and his wife Jodi, Jamie Rhodes and her husband Steve, Meggan Adams and her husband Tyler, Caleb Dimerling, Tori Dimerling, and Madison Dimerling; great grandchildren, Adele Pye, James Baker, Sydney Rhodes, Keaton Rhodes, Salem Lyons, Jude Sipos, and Arlo Sipos; brother and sister in laws, Pat Curdo, Richard Servey and Robert and Janice Servey; and many nieces and nephews.
Ding was preceded in death by a son, Thomas; his parents; three brothers, George, Harold Jr., and Richard; and a sister, Dorothy.
Family and friends are welcome to call on Thursday, February 4th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Church, 353 Pine Street, Meadville. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am with Father Jeffrey Lucas, pastor, as celebrant. The Mass of Christian Burial will also be available via livestream on Robert's Book of Memories online at www.warrenfh.com by scrolling to the bottom of Robert's page and clicking the webcast link.
Burial will be private at Saint Agatha Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ding's memory to Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Church, 353 Pine Street, Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville.
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You were the best Brother-in-law ever. Will.miss just dropping by and you immediately you make me a cup of tea with Peach Schnapps. Now it’s time for you to pray for me. Will miss you everyday, Ding! Your Fishing Buddies are all going to miss you, ESPECIALLY Robb and Daniel.
Dear Ruth and Family – We are very sad to hear about the passing of Ding. Cherish your precious memories. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. With Deepest Sympathy, Love, Dede, Bill, and family – Meme, Bruce, and family
Ruth, Please accept our sincere sympathy in your loss, Leslie & Denny Wolff
Phil & Kathy Wolbert
Ruth our sympathy to you and family.
Ding, what a great man which I usually met only once a year at Family reunion. Couldn’t wait to play horseshoes and volleyball against him, from morning till going home. We had a strong bond.
We prayed the rosary with family, talking about his fishing excursions, down sizing his fishing boat, etc.
Ding will be really missed.
Love, Phil & Kathy.
My condolences to Ruth and her family. Heartfelt sympathy and prayers to your family.
So sorry to read this news. My condolences to Ruth and the family. SO many fond memories of yester-year when I first arrived in Meadville as newly-ordained priest and assigned to St. Agatha Church. So many wonderful memories and god times. Ruth you and your family are in my prayers. God bless you.
Msgr. Richard Siefer
DuBois, PA
My deepest sympathy to the whole family. It’s been years since I have seen Mr. and Mrs. Dimerling, but remember them fondly growing up on Arch St. so many years ago as the “good” parents, both of them.
We love you and miss you so much dad. You gave us a lifetime of happy loving memories to hold onto .You were a kind generous father who loved his family dearly. What a beautiful life you lived. Scott and Teresa
“Aunt” Ruthie and family – so very sorry for your loss. We hope you find comfort in the many memories from your lives together and the wonderful legacy Ding leaves behind. With love, Susie and Cahill Jones
Deepest sympathy to the Ruth, Robin, Scott, Matt and the extended family. While we were connected for a just a short period of time, I have forever had the utmost respect and admiration for all of you.
I just found out about Mr.Dimerling. I always enjoyed his science classes. He made it interesting. I just wish Teachers were as interesting as he was. Mrs. D may you feel the comfort of the angels with you at this time.
Mr Dimerling was a customer of mine when I delivered Meadville Tribune to his apartment on Ravine Street. This had to be between 1957 and 1962. I found him to be very friendly and personable. However as a teacher his personality and demeanor changed. As was evident in dealing with him at Junior High School.
May he Rest In Peace.