Visitation:
Friday, November 4, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mount
Pulaski
Service:
1:30 p.m., Friday, at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount
Pulaski
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Mount Pulaski
Obituary
Duane H. Dingman, 79, of Latham,
passed away peacefully at 7:36 a.m. Monday, October
24, 2022, at his home, which was his wish.
Duane was born on June 19, 1943, in Decatur, to
Harley and Lois (Faith) Dingman. He married Deana
Hawk on November 4, 1967, in Mount Pulaski. She
survives him.
In addition to his wife, Duane is survived by his
mother-in-law, Phyllis Hawk of Mount Pulaski;
brothers-in-law, David Hawk of New York, NY, and Dan
Hawk of Latham; sisters-in-law, Juanita Dingman of
Latham, and Cheryl (Doug) Davis of Cornland; and his
uncle, Carl (Rita) Faith of Latham. He is also
survived by a niece, Angela (Brian) Arteman of
Bellflower; along with several other nieces and
nephews.
Duane was preceded in death by his parents and one
brother, Harold.
A native of Mount Pulaski, Duane attended Birks
School and graduated from MPTHS in 1961. He served
during the Vietnam War from 1964 – 1966, stationed
in Cu chi, with D Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry,
25th Infantry Division of the United States Army. |
Duane was a tool and die maker for 40
years, retiring from Eaton Corp. after over 25 years
there. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Duane also
spent time as a part-time farmer and full-time
gardener, spending countless hours on his lawn and
gardens.
A graveside service for Duane will be held at 1:30
p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2022, at Steenbergen
Cemetery with Casey McCormick officiating. Full
military honors will be rendered by the Mount
Pulaski American Legion Post #447. Visitation will
take place prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in
Mount Pulaski.
Memorials may be made in Duane’s name to the Latham
Fire Department.
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