Theodore E. Dingmann

1947 - 2025

Ted Dingmann, age 77, of Foley, passed away March 5, 2025, at his home. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at St. John's Catholic Church in Foley. The Rev. Michael Wolfbauer will officiate, and burial with full military honors will take place at 1 p.m. Monday, March 17, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 14 at St. John's Catholic Church and will continue 10-11 a.m. at the church Saturday. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.

Theodore Earl Dingmann was born June 29, 1947, in St. Cloud, to Claude and (Marcella) Dingmann Sr. He graduated from Tech High School, class of 1965. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served honorably in the Vietnam War from 1966-67 in the 10th Cavalry, 4th Infantry armored tank division. He worked as a police officer for the Foley Police Department for 32 years, 28 years as police chief, and retired in 2001. He was a member of the Foley Fire Department for 30 years, serving as fire chief for 10 years. Ted also worked as a bailiff for the Benton County Sheriff's Office for 14 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved spending time at his cabin, Moose Ridge, in Orr. He could be seen most days at Brenny Oil Company, having a cup of coffee and visiting with friends. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. Ted leaves behind a life of service to his country and community. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of Foley, and children, Annette (Jeff) Vassar of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Scott (Deanna) of Foley, Jeff (Tiffaney) of Buckman, and Jay (Amy) of Foley; brother, Claude Jr. (Thressa); Teresa Dingmann; Susan Spier; and MaryJo (Peter) Forrest, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Mariah Vassar; and a sister, Linda Dingmann.