Roger Dean Dickinson, 76, of Hutchinson, KS, left this world on July 8, 2025 to join his Lord and Savior. Roger entered this world on November 17, 1948 in McPherson, KS as the son of Glen W, and Esther (Heidebrecht) Dickinson. Roger led a life full of adventure, love and joy. After attending Nickerson High School, he went on to serve his country, joined the US Navy and served honorably in Vietnam.
Roger, after his time with the Navy, pursued his other loves. Roger loved anything to do with construction. He started Hutchinson Drywall, which was an integral part of building the Hutchinson Mall, Liberty Middle School among many other buildings throughout Kansas and surrounding states. He eventually transitioned his extensive knowledge of construction and entrepreneurial spirit to build the 3rd largest home inspection company in the nation. Roger retired to Kansas to help care for family. While he enjoyed his retirement, appreciating his time with friends and family he found he couldn’t sit still for very long, he built another home inspection company that covered Hutchinson, Wichita, and surrounding areas, while also working at Home Depot and Lowes at various times. He always wanted to stay engaged and busy.
Roger had one great love, his wife, Connie. Roger married Connie, who he would proudly tell anyone who listened, that she was the love of his life, on October 23,1981. Together, through their 44 years of marriage, pursued a life of joy, love and adventure, raising a family, traveling and enjoying their time with friends and family.
Roger, an active member of First Congregational Church of Hutchinson enjoyed a rich and full life. He was known as a generous friend, quick to offer a helping hand, or to offer a smile, or a laugh using his own brand of dry humor and quick wit. You could often find him pursuing his other hobbies including wood working, vintage cars and bird hunting.
Roger is survived by his beloved wife, Connie (Burton) Dickinson; daughters, Christine Swann, Dallas, TX, Lori Dickinson, Newton, KS, and Jayme Phillips, Lyons, KS: 9 grandchildren and; sisters, Karen Pitzer, Rose Hill, KS, Bonnie Swenson, Moundridge, KS, Judy Dickinson and Jane Dickinson, Wichita, KS; brother, Jerry Dickinson, Hutchinson, KS; sister-and brother-in-law, Renee (Burton) and Jim King, Liberty, MO: sisters-in-law, Irene (Jim) Dickinson, Hutchinson, and Noelle (Craig) Jost, Hillsboro, KS: numerous nieces and nephews that he took pleasure in watching grow up and take their place in the world. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jim Dickinson and Craig Dickinson; nephew, Joshua Dickinson; parents-in-law, Kenny and Nadine Burton.
Roger will always be known as so many things to those who loved him, a dedicated and loving husband, a loving and supportive father, a devoted grandfather, uncle and cousin, the family’s iconic "big brother". His presence will be sorely missed by all those who knew him, his friends, family, those who he claimed as his own. He will continue on in their stories and hearts as he continues to keep busy keeping an eye on all those he has loved so completely from heaven.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday July 12, 2025 at 11:00 am, with a visitation starting at 10:00 am at First Congregational Church of Hutchinson. Services can be livestreamed at https://firstcongregationalhutch.org/ .
Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to Hospice House of Reno County or First Congregational Church of Hutchinson in his memory through Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.