John Henry Dinkelman

John H. Dinkelman Hero John Henry Dinkelman went home to be with his sweetheart on their wedding anniversary, October 9, 2011. Born October 8, 1924 in Den Helder, North Holland to Hendrick and Jacoba Wachter Dinkelman. Married Alice Marie DiDonato on October 9, 1949, later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. A true patriot John served his country from Normandy Beach on D Day (the Battle of the Bulge), Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Japan, Turkey and two tours in Vietnam. He was proud to retire in 1978 (35years 9 months 19 days). He loved ham radios, was involved in many nets and was always quick to work traffic in an emergency, never leaving the station until the last call was handled. He deeply loved the Lord and showed his love by serving others. He believed that your time on this earth isn t free and that you need to pay the dues . He was always the first to run to someone's aid. He is the proud father of Jan (Jim), Jerry (Bevelee) and John (Elizabeth); 10 grandchildren and 4 beautiful great-grandchildren. KC7AW signing off. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 15, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Cottonwood Heights 5th Ward, 7075 South 2245 East. A viewing will be held Friday, October 14, 2011, 6-8 pm at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Road and Saturday at the church, 10-10:45 a.m. Interment, Mountain View Memorial Estates. Hobbies:Ham Radios, Serving the LordOccupation:Chief Warrant OfficerOccupation:U.S. Army