Dayton Daily News

March 19, 2000

DINSMORE, ROBERT W. - Age 96, of Tipp City, Ohio, died Thursday, March 16, 2000, in Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio.  He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Helen S. (Schmidt) Dinsmore; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joanna and Ezra Rockwell of Independence, Missouri, Judith and Don Dicken of New Carlisle, Ohio; three grandchildren, Linda and husband, David Norris, Neal Thomas Rockwell and Dan Robert Dicken.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen M. and Nettie (Keller) Dinsmore; three sisters and four brothers.  Mr. Dinsmore was born in Miami county and was a lifelong resident of Bethel Township.  He was a 1922 graduate of Bethel High School and a graduate of Wittenberg University, earning a BA and MA degree in Education.  He returned to Bethel High School, where he taught for 35 years, some of these years serving as Principal and Superintendent of Schools.  

He tutored many students.  He served as past president of the Miami County Teacher's Association.  He researched and authored, "The History of Bethel Township."  He was a former member of the Farm Bureau Council of Miami County and was a member of the Alcony Grace Church and a Sunday School Teacher and choir member for many years.  He was an avid fisherman, gardener and flower grower.  Services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2000, in the First United Methodist Church of New Carlisle with Reverend Kenneth L. Galdeen officiating.  Burial in Bethel Cemetery, Phoneton, Ohio.  Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Monday in the TROSTEL, CHAPMEN & CHRISTMAS FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle.  Contributions may be made to the Bethel High School Alumni Scholarship Fund, or to the church of your choice.