Ralph Lee Dintelman
August 30, 1951 - February 25, 2022
Obituary
PARDEEVILLE - Ralph L. Dintelman of Pardeeville, Wis., passed away on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. He was born on Aug. 30, 1951, the son of Oscar and Uintah (Collins) Dintelman in Blue Mounds, Wis. He graduated from Mount Horeb High School, class of 1969. He was a loyal hard worker as a milking equipment and HVAC repairman.
Ralph was a character and there are lots of stories about his stubborn survival from farm accidents to car crashes and tornados. He had lived on coffee, cigarettes and candy and he never seemed to notice when he was injured or sick. But perhaps his strongest attribute was his smart mouth and witty attitude. He loved mowing grass, talking to his house plants and was a great cook. But the thing he was best at was being a father. He was always there when we needed to talk, a kick in the pants or a chocolate peanut butter cookie.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Terry Thompson; daughter, Eileen (Michael) Rosensteel; son, Corey (Pamela) Dintelman; daughter, Rebecca Dintelman; daughter, Kaytlin (Brandon) Stachowiak; stepchildren, Christopher Schultz, Renee Dassow, Sarah Thompson and Amanda Bottolfson; 10 grandchildren; brother, Chuck (Teresa) Dintelman; sister, Roxanne Dintelman; and many kids who will miss their Poppa. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Roger and David Dintelman.
A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. The family requests that all guests please wear face masks. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420