Rev. Frank W. Dreisbach

Dreisbach, Rev. Frank W. On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, Rev. Frank William Dreisbach, 92, of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully at home. Preceded in death by parents, A. Gerry Dreisbach, and Grace (Greenwood) Dreisbach; and brother, Gerry. G. Dreisbach. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Christine (Azzaro); three children: Christopher (Rebecca), Gretchen, and Jeffrey (Holli); seven grandchildren: Abbey (Michael), Angela (Michael), Tony, Gabe, Anna, Simon, and Eli; and three great-grandchildren: Mia, Caroline, and Nico. Frank was an ordained Methodist minister, with degrees from Drew University, Harvard Divinity School, and Princeton Theological Seminary. He served as Chaplain and Professor of Religion at Hamline University, before becoming Professor of Humanities at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, where he remained until his retirement. During his time as a professor, he also served as interim minister for churches in Minnesota, remaining active in the Minnesota Conference of the United Methodist Church. A celebration of Frank's life will occur at 11 AM, June 16, 2023, at Hamline United Methodist Church in St. Paul, MN. Memorials preferred to Hamline United Methodist Church, hamlinechurch.org/give/ holcombhenryboom.com 651-482-7606