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Sydney Dengle
Des Moines
Sydney Henry Dengle, 94, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on August 14, 2014. Syd was born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1919 to Henrietta and Joseph Dengle. He grew up in the Des Moines area and graduated from North High School in 1936. From 1937 to 1942, Syd worked for the Boyt Harness Company. In 1942, he enlisted in the US Army Air Corp, trained as a B-17 flight engineer, and was assigned to the 95th Bombardment Group in Horham, England. On his ninth mission his plane was shot down over Rostock, Germany and Syd spent the following 13 months as a prisoner of war in Stalag 17B near Krems, Austria. Syd and Geneva Maxine Sheldon were married in 1945 and enjoyed 57 years of marriage. In 1953 Syd graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University. For 29 years, he worked as an engineer in research and development at the Meredith Corporation. Syd was a skilled woodworker and builder and an avid outdoorsman. Many days were spent canoeing the rivers of Iowa and the U.S. Much of Syd's time following retirement was spent in southern Iowa at "Denwald," the place in the woods he built for the enjoyment of family and friends. Syd is survived by his children, Linda Appelgate of Des Moines, and Steve (Cindy) Dengle of West Des Moines; his grandchildren, Mollie Appelgate of Ames, Nathan Dengle of Des Moines, and Emily (Zachary) Hesse, of Des Moines; his sister, Louise Chase of Des Moines; and many nieces and nephews. Syd was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and six siblings.
A memorial service celebrating Syd's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at the First Unitarian Church of Des Moines, 1800 Bell Avenue. Memorial contributions to the Sydney Dengle North Des Moines High School Scholarship Fund may be sent to the family.
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Condolences, sounds like he had a great life and loved so by his family
Teri Sheldon-Reynolds
August 23, 2014
Thank you Syd, for your service and more, for the love you gave to so many. God's speed.
B Hawk Patton
August 21, 2014
I met Sydney Dengle at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum on September 21, 2013. He was there with 12 other former Prisoners of War being honored, and I was privileged to have been asked to read a proclamation signed by Governor Branstad as a tribute to these men and their families. Sydney was a good man. I wish I knew him better. RIP, Sydney.
Todd Jacobus
August 21, 2014
Steve and Cindy - my thoughts are with you and your family as you celebrate your Dad's life. I remember an adventure (mushroom hunting? at Denwald with Mark and Nate, and so many other good times. I'll be back in WDM in a few weeks and will give you a call - would be great to catch up.
Jim Robinson
August 20, 2014
-Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Syd was a gentle man with such a kind soul. He made us feel so welcome at the farm! We know you will feel his presence in each and every visit you make there. Take care of each other- The Patton's Miles, Roxane, Jessie and Miles
August 19, 2014
Our sympathy is extended to the entire Dengle family on the loss of your beloved, Syd. He was a kind gentleman who was very warm and friendly to all. We feel so blessed to have gotten to know him. May God grant you His peace.
Love,
Patti and Ralph Hesse and family
August 19, 2014
I admired Syd for his long and fulfilling life. Well-lived indeed!
Jacque Coulson
August 19, 2014
Dear Linda:
So sorry for your loss.
Joe Rubenstein
August 19, 2014
The halls of North High are diminished with Syd's passing. Prayers and thoughts to Linda and his family. Syd's 1936 North High class page:
http://www.ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1936(1986.50).html
Syd's military North High Wall of Honor page: http://www.nhwallofhonor.com/pages/textdenglesydneyhenry1936.html
Claradell Shedd
Class of June, 1953
Claradell Shedd
August 19, 2014
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