Dibbert’s son, Doug, has served as a leader on Carolina’s campus since 1982 as chief executive officer and president of the UNC General Alumni Association. All five of his sons went on to graduate from college, four from Carolina. Dibbert and devoted father to five sons - Douglas ’70, Bernard, Michael ’74, ’76 (M.A.T.), Charles ’77 and William ’81, ’87 (M.S.W.). He was also a beloved husband to Adelia E. His military honors included the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Army Commendation Medal. Dibbert was killed while serving in Vietnam. A master parachutist, he completed his 100th jump before being deployed to Vietnam. Dibbert served in World War II, the Korean War and was a Ranger and company commander with the 82nd Airborne Division based at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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