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Henry Dittmann Obituary
Henry was born on October 18, 1939 in the Town of Centerville in Manitowoc County. He was the son of the late Walter and Hertha (Bratz) Dittmann. Henry attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1957. On October 28, 1961 he married Beverly J. Dittmann at First German Ev. Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. He was employed for over 42 years at the Aluminum Specialty Company and its successor Mirro Aluminum, where he retired in 2002 as a Sr. Purchasing Manager. He also was a member of the Reiny Gaedtke Orchestra for over 30 years, playing trumpet, saxophone and clarinet for thousands of weddings, dances, and picnics throughout the area. He was a member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church where he served our Lord as a Deacon, Elder, and Church Council Secretary. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, auto racing and all of the Wisconsin sports teams. Mostly, he loved his wife of 56 years and their family.
Henry is survived by two sons: Randall (Catherine) Dittmann, Lorena, TX; Gerald (Robin) Dittmann, Brookhaven, GA; four grandchildren: Justin (Heather) Dittmann, Alyssa Dittmann, Elise Dittmann, and Zoe Dittmann; three great grandchildren: Lucas, Noah, and Joshua Dittmann; one sister: Arline Haese; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly, parents, and sister Bernice Schnell.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at First German Ev. Lutheran Church, 1033 South 8th Street, Manitowoc. Officiating the service will be Pastor Jacob Hoff with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at his visitation at First German Ev. Lutheran Church on that same day from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Henry's name to First German Ev. Luth. School fund, or the First German Ev. Luth. Building fund. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the entire staff at Felician Village in Manitowoc who knew and cared for Henry, as well as the doctors, nurses, and staff at Holy Family Memorial Hospital for their efforts over the years to maintain his quality of life.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
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Barbara Young ( Weber)
October 30, 2025
My deepest sympathies to the family on the loss of your father. I remember him back in the day in the old neighborhood.When everything used to be fun and wonderful. Those truly were the good old days never forgotten. I remember when your father came into pick and save where I worked in the bakery and he was so sad on the loss of his wife, your,mother. I was stopped working at that time.Just to have a nice chat with him.And try to comfort him. It was always a very kind and warm hearted man.And wonderful to talk with. Again, my deepest sympathies to you and the family. God bless!! Barb Weber, Young.
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Geraldine Hartlaub
October 18, 2025
You have my sympathy and prayers. God bless you and your family.
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