Raymond W. Dinkel, 89, of Midland died Sunday, April 14, 2013, at K & K Adult Foster Care.
Raymond was born the sixth child of William John and Adelhuld (Werschky) Dinkel, January 2, 1924, on a small farm north of Kilmanagh, where he was raised and educated, graduating from Bay Port High School in June 1942. Raymond was drafted into the army in July of 1942 and served with the 3rd Army, 512th Field Artillery Battalion during World War II under General George Patton. He was awarded the Bronze Star for action during the Battle of the Bulge, Dec 23, 1944. Raymond attended Coyle Electrical School in Chicago, becoming a journeyman electrician. On July 27, 1947, he married the former Dolores Schulze in St. John's Lutheran Church in Berne. They moved to Midland that same year and Raymond started working for Dow Corning Corp. as an electrician. He worked there until 1962 when he began working for I.B.E.W., until retiring in 1987. Raymond was a well known and avid ball player, starting in high school. He later played softball for several sponsors and at one time had played for seven teams. He played in several world championships, winning four titles. He enjoyed playing ball even into his early 80s. Raymond is survived by his wife of nearly 66 years, Dolores; sons, Kevin (Deborah) Dinkel of Midland and Gordon (Sue) Dinkel of Braselton, Ga.; daughter, Angela (Lynn) Erickson of Prescott; grandchildren, Ryan and Tara Erickson, Aricka and Lindsay Dinkel, Kayla and Erik Dinkel; and six great-grandchildren; brothers, Loren Dinkel of Canton, Stuart R. Dinkel of Port Huron and Kenneth Dinkel of Manistee; sister, Doris Pope of Traverse City; and sister in law, Sue Dinkel of Caro. Funeral and committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2013, from Beaver Zion Lutheran Church, with The Rev. Michael Buchorn officiating. Visitation will be at the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Great Lakes National Cemetery. Memorials may be offered to Beaver Zion Lutheran Church or the organization of choice. Personal messages of condolence to the family may be offered at www.wilson-miller.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Kevin, I just learned of your dad's passing. Sorry for your loss. Thoughts with you during this difficult time.
Dave Chapman
Dave Chapman
April 22, 2013
Kevin, Praying for you and your family. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Jerry Kintner
April 19, 2013
With heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Ray. Thinking of you God bless You
Ann Marie and Kevin
Neighbor
Ann Marie Spitzer Kevin Lautner
April 19, 2013
Kevin and Debbie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Pat and Keena (Batch) Hanley
April 19, 2013
Dear Dinkel Family,
We are sorry to hear the news about your husband/father. May the good memories help you through this difficult time.
Steven and Susan Frasier
(sister of Barb Kortjohn)
April 17, 2013
Kevin, Debbie, Aricka & Lindsay,
So sorry for your loss. We're thing about you.
Pete & Colleen Edmonds
April 17, 2013
Kevin and Debbie, Sorry to see your father passed. Thinking about you.
Pam Miller-Ponte
April 17, 2013
Dolores,Sorry to hear about Ray he was a very good man. I know he's in a better place and Dad's got him playing centerfield.
Wayne Sapyak
April 17, 2013
So sorry for your loss, Kevin & Deb.
Prayers are with you.
Randy & Pam Curry
April 16, 2013
Dolores, so sorry for your loss. We have appreciated your thoughtfulness over the years. May you have peace even in your sorrow.
Charlene Linderman Tenniswood
April 16, 2013
I am sorry for your lose he was a good man.You will be in my prayers.
Timothy Walters
April 16, 2013
Margaret and I send our sympathy to the
Dinkel family, may he rest in peace.
Margaret (Oliver)Schmitt and Annie (Oliver) Stube
April 16, 2013
Doris and family,
I am so sorry Ray has passed on but I know he is in a better place now. Our sympathy.
Evelyn Siebert Todd
April 16, 2013
Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Scott, Melissa, Boyd & Brett Chambers
April 16, 2013
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