Obituary of Peter T. Dimock

Peter T. Dimock, born November 16, 1944, passed away on May 11, 2024. Peter embraced all that life had to offer with enthusiasm, grace, and good humor. He touched countless lives with his warm and caring manner. He will be remembered for his sparkling eyes, contagious laugh, and welcoming smile.

Peter earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Minnesota in 1976. He worked in many professional capacities as a psychotherapist, trainer, teacher, and supervisor. He and a group of like-minded therapists championed mental health treatment for men sexually abused as children when the field was in its infancy. Peter was hired at the University of Minnesota where he taught clinical social work classes, mentored students, and led international study trips for students. While at the U, Peter contributed to founding the Center for Practice Transformation which provides continuing education, training, and research to support excellence in mental health treatment. Peter retired from the U in 2018, but continued to work with the Center, see clients for therapy, provide supervision to other professionals, and volunteer time with Walk-In Counseling Center.

Peter never stopped learning and expanding his horizons. While he was able, he skied, ran, danced, biked, and camped. He took pride in maintaining a cabin where he spent happy times with family and friends. Peter played classical guitar and keyboard, and he taught himself harmonica. He also loved to sing and was a proud member of Voices of Experience through McPhail Center for Music. He studied watercolor painting and glass-blowing. Peter was a gifted cook, and he loved good oysters and good beer with good company. No matter what hobby he was pursuing, Peter valued connection and conversation with family and friends above all else.

Peter is survived by his beloved wife Vicki Nauschultz, adored son Benjamin Dimock, and cherished daughters Alissa Dimock, Stacey Pizella, and Laura Lytle. He will be dearly missed by all of them, as well as by extended family members, friends, and colleagues. Peter was preceded in death by his parents Donald Dimock and Virginia Dimock Cheatle, and siblings Susan Falkenberg, Jimmy Dimock, and Terry Jensen.

A celebration of Peter’s life will be held on Saturday July 27, 10:30 am, at Central Presbyterian Church, 500 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. Visitation begins at 9:30 am.. See www.centralforgood.org for directions and parking information. To honor Peter’s amazing life, please consider donations to Walk-in-Counseling Center or Central Presbyterian Church.