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Patrick R. Dingman, age 74, of Carter Lake, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on April 21, 2025.
He was born July 15, 1950, to the late Roy and Agnes (O'Dell) Dingman in Council Bluffs, IA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Ellen Frieze; sisters, Cindy Kofoed, Susan Olsen, and Carolyn Dingman; brother, Rick Dingman
Patrick is survived by his wife of 52 years, Norma Dingman; children, Wendi Watson and Patrick Dingman; brother, Randy (Susan) Dingman; 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral Service will be held at 12:30 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Friday, April 25, 2025. The family will receive friends during the half hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Garner Township Cemetery. The family will direct memorials.
1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143

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