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David Dinning Obituary
Colonel David L. Dinning was born in Wathena, Kansas and served 26 years in the United States Air Force, which took him around both the country and the world. He was an avid card player, golfer, traveler, and Elvis fan. David passed away peacefully in New Braunfels, Texas. David was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Dinning Jr. and Dorothy Dinning, his stepmother, Cecilia Dinning, and his wife, Ruth Dinning. He is survived by his brother Dan Dinning, and his children, Josh Dinning and Rebecca Dinning.
A Visitation will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019 from 5-7 PM (with a Rosary at 6 PM) at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in New Braunfels, Texas. A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on August 20, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in New Braunfels, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society. Please sign the guestbook at www.doeppenschmidtfuneral
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Andy, Patti, Bob, Rosie and Dave July 2015
Rosie and Bob Dycus
September 24, 2019
Patti Rybacki
September 24, 2019
Dear Rebecca & Joshua, it was so nice to see your Dad in 2015. We had a wonderful time in Leavenworth w him & Bob & Rosie Dycus. Good memories always. Know he's at peace now & with your dear Mom. God bless you all. Love, Patti and Andy Rybacki
Rosie and Bob Dycus
September 24, 2019
Dear Joshua and Rebecca,
We have wonderful memories of your Mom and Dad from Germany at Rhein Main. Then with your Dad in Leavenworth, Wa. In 2015 at a Rhein Main reunion.
We remember his love of life, his wife and family and his faith in God.
May he Rest In Peace.
Phil Bown
September 20, 2019
Dave was good friend who I kept in touch with after I retired from USAF. I'll never forget trip we made when he was Chief of Supply at Charleston AFB to drive over to Augusta to view practice round at the Masters. We both thoroughly enjoyed seeing and walking the grounds of famous golf course. PhilBown
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Mary Lou Bruton
August 20, 2019
Rebecca & Josh thinking of you with sympathy. Hoping warm memories of the one you miss so much will touch your heart, bringing comfort today and love always. My mom was very fond of Dave and the two of you. Thanks for being so nice to her.
Laura Gonzalez
August 20, 2019
I had the honor and privilege to be Col Dinning's secretary at Lackland, and he was a wonderful and kind person to work for. We would share golf stories and Spurs updates all the time!!! I still have a Spurs Christmas ornament he gave me one year, and will now treasure it more. He loved his family dearly, and would often share Josh and Rebecca stories with us! So know that your Dad was proud of both of you. I will always have fond memories of him; and may he rest in peace.
Laura Gonzalez
Anna Templin
August 19, 2019
Dave is a step-brother and especially kind to my mother. Josh and Rebecca, our prayers are for you as you endure the difficult period of healing.
American Cancer Fund
August 19, 2019
The staff of the American Cancer Fund® at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Davids passing. We have received a memorial donation in his name and our sincere condolences go out to his family.
Larry Brehm
August 19, 2019
Col Dinning was my boss in Special Fuels (1999-2001) as Kelly AFB closed. We traveled to Washington D.C. several times as part of the closing/transitioning of Kelly AFB. He was a good boss and a good person. From the time that I spent with Col Dinning, I can truthfully say that he loved his wife, his children and his game of golf. God bless Col Dinning and his family.
Judy Studer
August 19, 2019
Danny, the Wathena High School Class of 1965 would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom and Denne Kiehnhoff
August 17, 2019
We will miss Dave greatly. He was our good friend for many years. We are so glad we got to travel with him, and that he visited when he was in the area.
We are sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Denne Kiehnhoff
Maribeth Lee
August 16, 2019
Cousin Dave. I remember the day he was born and lots of fun times together. Loved the time we golfed together and the great time we had visiting you.
George Roderick
August 15, 2019
Dinning Family
So sorry for the loss of Dave. We were neighbors & golfing buddies at the Bandit. He will be missed.
RIP Dave.
American Heart Association
August 13, 2019
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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