Dennis Ditlove

Dennis Gerald Ditlove was a man of integrity, kindness, generosity and most of all, humor. He was born on November 25, 1936 in the small town of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. He grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the son Louis and Faye Ditlove, and if you knew him at all, you heard plenty of stories about his childhood there.

Dennis was a man of unparalleled resolve and an entrepreneur who built Inland Steel through grit and determination. He retired from Inland Steel in Saskatoon, SK in 1987, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and innovation. His unwavering commitment to his work was only outshone by his love for his family and his community in Rancho Mirage, California. Dennis was a man of many talents and passions but he was best known for the relationships he cultivated with everyone he met, and his unparalleled sense of humor.

Dennis is survived by his devoted wife, Nancy; and his loving children, Mark (Wendy) Ditlove, Shari Snow and Cindy (Stuart) Tapper; beloved grandchildren, Matthew (Mary) Ditlove, Jacob (Sydney) Ditlove, Danielle (Eli) Dresner, Emily (Max) Snow, Max Bermont, Jillian Snow, Jonah Tapper, Leo Tapper and Henry Tapper; and adored great-grandchildren, Sam and Wynn Ditlove, Goldie and Bernie Dresner. His legacy lives on in them, in the lessons he taught them and the love he gave. He was a pillar of strength and a beacon of wisdom in their lives, providing them with a firm foundation on which to build their own successes. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Faye Ditlove; his sister Zora (Walter) Stern; his first wife, Marlene Ditlove; and son-in-law Howard Snow. While there is sorrow in his passing, there is also joy in celebrating a life well-lived, a life that left indelible marks on the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

A service to honor and commemorate Dennis's life will be held on Friday, December 5th at 11:00 a.m. at the Adath Yeshurun Cemetery Chapel, 5605 France Avenue South Edina and will also be available on zoom at www.hodroffs.com/DennisDitlove. In keeping with Jewish tradition, Shiva will be held on Saturday at 6:00 p.m at Oak Ridge Country Club, 700 Oak Ridge Road, Hopkins. As we remember Dennis, please feel free to post to his memorial page. Contributions may be made to Jewish Federation of the Desert, 69710 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.