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Donald Dinkel Obituary
After living a life focused on Family, Friendships and Real Estate, we sadly lost our wonderful Don Dinkel on February 11th, 2023.
Don lost his battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia at the age of 80 and was diagnosed in April 2019. He faced the diagnoses with an optimistic and true grit attitude. A true warrior!
Don was born March 2nd ,1942, in Grainfield Kansas. He was the youngest of 10 children.
Don is preceded in death by his parents, Joe & Molly Dinkel, brothers and sisters, Joe Dinkel, Ben Dinkel, Rudy Dinkel, Adolph Dinkel, Alvin Dinkel, Wilma Dinkel-Schumacher, Millie (Baker) Dinkel & Joan (Zerr)- Dinkel.
Don Dinkel lived an amazing life! A Loving Husband, Father. Entrepreneur, Mentor to many, Vietnam Veteran, 12 String Guitarist, Singer, Fisherman, Comedian, Friend, Giver, and the most welcoming calming human to everyone.
He was so humble & kind. A great joke teller. A man of his word with great wisdom, knowledge, and kindness.
He will be missed and remembered every day.
Graduate of Fort Hays Kansas Graduate 1965 Bachelor of Science in Business.
US Army Vietnam Veteran 1965-1967 image Interpreter.
Real Estate Broker - Began in Real Estate in 1976.
Broker/Owner of Century 21 Dinkel & Associates, Inc. 1978-2006. With 4 Top Producing Offices along the front range.
Colorado Peak to Peak Real Estate Team Dinkel 2006-to the present.
Avid Fisherman
Lifetime Achievement award from the Realtor Association 2003.
Member of Knights of Columbus
Don enjoyed the Lakehouse at Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins and fishing on the boat "Reel-Estate" for hours. He was so proud of the trophy Walleye he & his wife caught through the years. He loved watching his sons Darren & Justin and many friends on the water, skiing, surfing, windsurfing, wake boarding & sky-skiing.
Don is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sherry Latzer Dinkel of Lakewood Colorado. His children, Darren Dinkel and wife Gina Dinkel, Jay Dinkel and wife Tina Dinkel. Four wonderful grandchildren, Gianna, Houston, Milania, and Skylar and due in May of 2023, a new baby boy.
Surviving Sister Betty Dinkel Gagnon.
Many wonderful Nephews and Nieces and great Nephews and Nieces
Laying to REST March 2nd, 2023- Dons birthday, 2:30PM at Fort Logan National Cemetery 4400 W Kenyon Denver 80036. PLEASE ARRIVE at 2:15pm and go to STAGING AREA B.
Celebration of Life 4:30pm The Establishment 11885 Bradburn Blvd, Westminster CO 80031.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in honor of Donald L. Dinkel.
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Donna Parks
March 3, 2023
Our Uncle Don was the best. He loved his family big. So many memories that will be in my heart forever.
After he came home from Vietnam my dad, Joe, his oldest brother told him to move in with us and he could work for dad until he figured out what to do with his life. He eventually moved on to Goodland,KS, then to Denver. We were just kids when he lived with us, but we thought he was the coolest Uncle ever. He had a beautiful light blue, white leather top convertible. It was always fun when he'd take us girls uptown to drive around. We thought we were pretty cool---well we were with him.
He's always been there for all of our family and that we are grateful for.
I know Sherry, Darren, Jay and their families have a big hole in their hearts and will miss him so much. But the memories they hold in their hearts are their's to keep and he will always be with them.
Love your forever, Uncle Don.
Donna
Debi & Jackie Keene
March 2, 2023
Don
Today is the Celebration of life for our dear friend Don Dinkel. A man we have come to know and love. A man that has brought so much happiness and joy to our lives. We met Don and Sherry over 27 years ago when we first came to Colorado. Rented a home from them and then made it our own. Their Century 21 office in Thornton was the place I choose to hang my license without interviewing another office! Even though I grew up with a realtor and an investor, Don got me into my first investment property! I still have the net sheet, marked Sample that he used to help me understand vacancy and all the rest! It turned out to be just what Jackie and I needed in our paycheck to paycheck life. He reminded me so much of my Daddy! Don and I had some of the best conversations about business, money and investments. He made me laugh and I know I made him laugh often! Such a dumb blonde I could be at times. I could talk to him like no other and he got it!!
Our lives took us in different directions but we always enjoyed when we ran into each other. About 4-5 years ago we connected again with an impromptu pop-by at the lake. JD and I have had the pleasure and honor of spending a lot of time with Don and Sherry these past few years and we are so grateful. Watching Don and Jackie sit and talk about everything and anything for hours at a time, not even knowing if we were there or not, gave Sherry and I so much joy. The laughter, the meals, the time together, we will forever be grateful for.
We will miss you Don Dinkel and think of you often. Our hearts go out to Sherry, Jay, Darren and the entire Dinkel family.
God Bless you all!
Allison, Jim, Haley and Ashley
March 1, 2023
We feel so honored to have known Don for so long! He was such a bright light in this world, and he will be missed by so many. Some of our best memories were when we were with him and his family. Rest In Peace always Don.
Martha
February 26, 2023
Don is no longer physically here .. but he is here! In our hearts and in the memories created over the years. What a legend he is to many of us! He helped us buy our 1st home... he taught us about the hole in the lake and about "watering" in the wind! Sherry, Jay, Darren and the rest of the family.. love and hugs. Everything hurts right now.. the loss of a spouse and the loss of a parent is one of the toughest things to maneuver through.. you have each other thankfully! What a blessing! Don always could get anyone to smile... love you!
Martha Labadie
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Susan Pantle
February 25, 2023
We will miss your unassuming humor & all the kindness you bestowed upon us. You were a true heart!
Matt Gutierrez
February 24, 2023
In the short time I was privileged to know Don I quickly realized how much he loved his family and his family´s friends. He opened his home to almost everyone and I remember sitting on the balcony of his lake house while he played his banjo like instrument and sang his songs. Don was a great man, husband, father and grandfather! I´ll always remember his generosity and love he shared for everyone! RIP!
Terry Hein
February 24, 2023
For the family and friends of Don Dinkel : I am sorry that God has taken Don to be with him. Even though God has taken Don, he didn´t take the love you had in your heart for Don and he didn´t take your memories of him. With sympathy:
Jennifer and Scott Eisenstein
February 24, 2023
My condolences to your entire family. He was an amazing person, and had a great personality and attitude. He will be surely missed and not forgotten.
Josh H
February 24, 2023
He will be looking down on the Red Neck Yacht Club just laughing now. Was always such a kind person and so much fun.
Will be truly missed, but never forgotten!
Willie & Louella Zerr
February 24, 2023
Deepest Sympathy to the family of our youngest Dinkel Cousin. Will always remember the cute little blondie. We will have masses read for Donnie and all his family.
Hugs to all.
Donald gagnon
February 24, 2023
We were friends in grainfield I left and joined the air force I knew Betty also
Dr. Chris Dunn and wife Jodell Zak-Dunn
February 19, 2023
We were blessed to have Don, Sheri, Darren, and Jay, as patients and friends in our lives and practice for many years. Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to Sheri, Darren, and Jay in this time.
Dr. Chris Dunn and wife Jodell Zak-Dunn
Rose Netto
February 16, 2023
My prayers are with the family. Don was a wonderful man. I have many wonderful memories with Don. Rest in peace Don.
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