Richard B. Dingman
February 9, 1935 ~ April 23, 2014
Dick Dingman passed away from this life to meet his Lord on April 23, 2014. He was born in Baltimore, MD where his parents were Salvation Army officers. Dick's Christian faith was the foundation of his life. His kind, gentle, helpful manner and loving spirit blessed those who passed his way. Always seeking to serve his Lord and his country, he was involved in ministries such as: Christian Youth Crusade, McLean Bible Church, and Youth for Tomorrow. In 1989, he successfully obtained signatures from half of Congress in support of a proclamation designating 1990, International Year of Bible Reading. On behalf of Bible Pathways Ministries of Tennessee. He established the National Bible Reading Marathon on the steps of the U.S. Capitol which continues to this day. In 1956, as an enlisted man, he served as an Army photographer in Korea, later receiving a direct commission in his Topographic Reserve Unit. He was with the Defense Department for 18 years. For 13 years he was a Senior Congressional Aide, including six years as Executive Director of the U.S. House Republic Study Committee. After Federal retirement, he served seven years as Executive VP of the Free Congress Foundation, where he helped to fund America's Voice cable TV channel. For four years, he hosted a daily TV talk show called "The American Family". In 1970, he received the outstanding Young Men of America's "Distinguished Service Award" from Vienna's Jaycees. In 1964 he began his political career, at age 29 when he won a seat on the Vienna Town Council, subsequently serving for 10 years. He earned a BS degree from Maryland University and a MBA from American University.
In 1957, Dick married Ann Wade of Washington, DC. The theme of their 57 year marriage was "Each for the other, both for God". Together they are blessed with a family of four children and spouses, a Godson and spouse, 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to Dick's visitation at MONEY and KING FUNERAL HOME, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA, on Thursday, June 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. A Life Celebration Service will be held at McLean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA in the Smith Center on Friday, June 13 at 1 p.m. Interment will be held at Fairfax Memorial Park on June 14 at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.youthfortomorrow.org or Assist Crisis Pregnancy Center at www.assistpartners.org. Online condolences and fond memories of Dick may be offered to the family at www.moneyandking.com
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
In 1957, Dick married Ann Wade of Washington, DC. The theme of their 57 year marriage was "Each for the other, both for God". Together they are blessed with a family of four children and spouses, a Godson and spouse, 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to Dick's visitation at MONEY and KING FUNERAL HOME, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA, on Thursday, June 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. A Life Celebration Service will be held at McLean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA in the Smith Center on Friday, June 13 at 1 p.m. Interment will be held at Fairfax Memorial Park on June 14 at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.youthfortomorrow.org or Assist Crisis Pregnancy Center at www.assistpartners.org. Online condolences and fond memories of Dick may be offered to the family at www.moneyandking.com
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Love and sympathy to all. He was a wonderful man with so much love and wisdom and shared it with so many. I will miss his big hugs and the comfort that came with them.
Although I didn’t have the opportunity to see Dick and Ann very often, my memories of him are wonderful. In the early days of MBC, Dick contributed so much to the fellowship! He was “unpaid” youth leader when a son graduated from high school, and our Sunday School Director during our first Vacation Bible School back in ’64 (or ’65). My heartfelt sympathy to his great family in their loss, but joy in the knowledge that he is now rejoicing with the Lord he loved and served so well!
A man of God is with his God! AMEN! Blessings to the family @ this time!
You are so dearly missed Grandpa. Its been a hard few weeks since you have been gone. I hate that when I want to call and talk to you, I cant. I always needed (and still do) your guidence and help and it was always nice to hear your voice. I love you so very much and I know your in a much better place and your not in pain anymore. Im thankful for that. I just want you to know that you are loved and always will be. And someday we will all be together again <3
You are so dearly missed Grandpa. Its been a hard few weeks since you have been gone. I hate that when I want to call and talk to you, I cant. I always needed (and still do) your guidence and help and it was always nice to hear your voice. I love you so very much and I know your in a much better place and your not in pain anymore. Im thankful for that. I just want you to know that you are loved and always will be. And someday we will all be together again <3
We miss my dear brother tremendously, but looking forward to seeing him again.
WOW! Truly a life well lived. 40 years later I feel the influence of this fine man. As a kid growing up at Mclean Bible Church, Mr. Dingman was influencing me and many others in a positive and Godly way. From all the Hollansworth’s, we celebrate the promotion of Mr. Dingman to his place in Paradise! Our prayers go to the family and my good friend Linda…
Mr Dingman was a friend of my parents, Mr and Mrs. Bill Young, from way back when. He came to my Dad’s 80th birthday a few years back and we had fun reminiscing. His Godly influence affected countless lives! We send our sympathies to your family and pray God’s comfort and strength at this time.
To Dick’s family. We have been long time admirers and colleagues of Dick for many years. He was a fine testimony for his faith and his political principles. He never never quit. May His entrance into the presence of the Lord make your sorrow easier to bear. God bless you. Becky and George Dunlop
Ann and Family, Our deepest sympathy to each of you in your loss of Dick. I certainly thought he was going to “beat the odds” when I saw you both at Christmas. He was certainly a very special man. We all know he is at peace and with his God and keeping a watch over all of you. I know each of you have your special memories to hold close that will give you a smile or a chuckle when you think about them. Our thoughts are with you.
Dear Dick, Thank you for your faithful, consistent and bold witness for your Savior Jesus Christ for more than 60 years and for reflecting His light and His truth in a very darkened world. Your life has made a huge difference in the lives of so many. One day Jesus Himself will tell you, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” (Matt. 25:21, NIV) It has been my privilege as a pastor at McLean Bible Church to get to know you over the years and to assist Ann and your family now during their time of sorrow.
The news of Dick’s passing moved me deeply and renewed in my memory many blessed times I shared with him more than 50 years ago. Dick and I lived together in a rooming house on the old trolley line in D.C. and shared many growing up experiences. I watched him grow into a man I greatly admired for his character and warm friendship. I’m grateful that in recent years we had renewed our friendship and I was able to watch the influence of his life in his family, in Christian service, in government and political life. I will be forever grateful for the friendship I enjoyed with Dick and for the opportunity to follow his achievements. May the memory of his life continue to be a source of inspiration and encouragement to all of us who knew him.
I was sadden to hear my Uncle Dick passed away. I was corresponding with him while living in Pennsylvania & was looking forward to visiting again once my family moved to Virginia. I do remember the times I was with him and he was always a kind, gentle Uncle to me and anyone who was with him. I enjoyed going to church with him and his family. I wanted him to meet my son because I knew he would love him like his own and my son would like being with him. I know he is with our Father watching over us and I look forward to seeing him again when my father reaches out to me.
Dear Ann – You are among my oldest friends, and I’m here for you. We will miss Dick so much with love, Roy
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.