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Jay Joseph Dinnebier
December 28, 1960-September 11, 2022
WATERLOO-Jay Joseph Dinnebier, 61, of Waterloo, passed away of natural causes in the comfort of his home on Sunday, September 11, 2022.
He was born December 28, 1960 in Waterloo, son of Carl J. and Mary E. Brinkema Dinnebier.
Jay graduated from Central High School in 1979. After completing 2 years of college at the University of Northern Iowa, Jay spent over 25 years employed with Hy-Vee, Inc. primarily in the Kansas City area.
Jay was a huge fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and loved dogs especially his beloved boxer, Bird. Jay was a funny guy, telling jokes and humorous stories. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Jay leaves behind his mother, Mary; three sisters, Peggy (Mark) Reilly of San Diego, Calif., Cheryl Mummelthie of Waterloo and Carla (Rick) Manahl of Cedar Falls; along with four nephews and four nieces.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carl; a brother, Bruce J. Dinnebier and a brother-in-law, Tom Mummelthie.
Services will be 10:30 Monday, September 19 at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Public visitation will be from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and continue for an hour before services on Monday.
Memorials to be directed to the family or donor's choice in his name.
Condolences may be left at www.hagartywaychoffgrarup.com
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Scott Peterson
October 3, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Even though we went to different schools, I've known Jay for a lot of years. He was quite the jokester and we shared a lot of humor together. He will be deeply missed!! RIP Jay
Sheryl Smith
September 19, 2022
My condolences to your family. Rest now.
Sheryl Smith
September 15, 2022
I've known Jay from kindergarten at Castle Hill Elementary,Junior High at Edison, and Central High.He seemed always kind and happy fellow.
Sheila Reagan Eilers
September 15, 2022
I went to school with Jay starting
at Castle Hill Elementary through Central High. Jay always had a smile or laugh to share. He stopped by the Britchery to talk often. Good memories... RIP Jay
Anita (Gray) Caskie
September 15, 2022
We've been friends since 1st grade Jay, so glad we we're able to catch up at the reunion and shared some good laughs. You are loved by many and will never be forgotten! You will forever have the best seat in the house to watch your Chiefs. RIP Jay.
Vicky Schuler
September 14, 2022
Aaaw Jay bird
From our first eye contact at the Parker HyVee to our reconnection in KC after years and miles apart.... you will always be a big part of my heart and always have been!! Now we wait to meet again.... see you on the other side my friend ^j^
Blessings to your family in this sad time of loosing you.
Tim Cox
September 14, 2022
Lots of fond memories with Jay from our youth from triple dating to our freshman prom to pretending to be Starsky and Hutch in our driving antics. Good times! Rest In Peace my friend.
Mike Murphy
September 14, 2022
Thoughts and prayers to Jay´s family and friends. I am going to miss you so much. We may have lived far apart for a lot of years but we always stayed in touch and that meant a lot to me. You are a true friend and will be so dearly missed. Love you brother
Dianne Maravetz
September 13, 2022
We want to express our sincere sympathies to the Dinnibier family. We are heart broken! Jay always had a funny story to tell! He was the best man in our wedding. We will never forget how truley special he was to us! RIP our friend! Dianne and Bill Maravetz
Shawn Jackson
September 13, 2022
I love you my great friend. You always looked out for me and l enjoyed our friendship here on earth. I know that when we meet again, we will continue our conversations. Until then. I will miss you brother. Go CHIEFS!!!
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