<P> Robert William `` Dabbs '' Greer ( April 2 , 1917 -- April 28 , 2007 ) was an American actor who performed many diverse supporting roles in film and television for over 50 years . One of his most remembered roles was his portrayal of the Reverend Robert Alden in NBC 's Little House on the Prairie . Earlier , Greer had a recurring role as Coach Ossie Weiss in the NBC sitcom Hank . </P>
<P> Robert William `` Dabbs '' Greer ( April 2 , 1917 -- April 28 , 2007 ) was an American actor who performed many diverse supporting roles in film and television for over 50 years . One of his most remembered roles was his portrayal of the Reverend Robert Alden in NBC 's Little House on the Prairie . Earlier , Greer had a recurring role as Coach Ossie Weiss in the NBC sitcom Hank . </P>
who played the preacher on little house on the prairie
who played the preacher on little house on the prairie
Robert William `` Dabbs '' Greer
Robert William `` Dabbs '' Greer