In Memory of

Duane

M.

Dingman

Obituary for Duane M. Dingman

Duane Dingman, 87, of Webster City, died Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Windsor Manor. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Eichler, officiating. Burial will follow the services at Graceland Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion Post #191. Visitation will be prior to the services from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Duane M. Dingman, the son of James W. and Ethel Vandeventer Dingman was born March 16, 1928 in Webster City. He attended school in Webster City. He enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served two times. He enlisted on November 8, 1945 at Fort Des Moines, Iowa and served overseas with the Third Infantry. He was honorably discharged on March 16, 1948. He was recalled in the Korean Conflict on September 17, 1950 to Fort Hood, Texas. He was shipped overseas and served until June 30, 1951. He was honorably discharged on July 9, 1951, at Fort Lawton, Washington. Duane married the love of his life, Nadine F. Lunning, on November 14, 1952 at the First Baptist Church of Webster City. Duane and Nadine were members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and remained faithful members. They were married for 57 years. They resided at 1623 Sparboe Court for over 50 years. In later years Duane resided at Windsor Manor in Webster City. Duane was employed at Webster City Products for 43 years. He retired at the age of 65. He is survived by two children, Cherrie A. Miller of Overland Park, Kansas and Michael and Catheryn Dingman of Webster City. He has two grandchildren, Jason D. and Christine Dingman of Webster City and Teresa and Andrew Miller of Grimes; many nieces and nephews. Duane and Nadine enjoyed many historical society events and remained active in genealogy throughout their married life. They loved learning about their families and helped many others locate their family members too. Duane loved spending time with his grandchildren and was active in their lives. For many years he enjoyed his coffee group at McDonalds. He is preceeded in death by his wife, Nadine; his parents; his brothers, Isaac, Francis (as a child), Vernon, William, Dale and Gerald; sisters, Wilma Graham, Lillian Logston, Viola Doolittle, Belva Neubauer, Lila Mix and Mavis Kleckner. Duane will always be remembered as a loving husband, loving father and a loving grandfather. We will miss you Dad, Grandpa and friend. Memorials may be given to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Kendall Young Library or the Alzheimer's Association in memory of Duane. Write a personal tribute for the family at www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com