William D. “Bill” Dendinger

HARTINGTON — William D. “Bill” Dendinger, 75, Hartington, died peacefully Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by loved ones.

Mass of Christian Burial was March 10 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington, with the Rev. Owen Korte officiating. Services were also live streamed at www. facebook.com/WintzRay/live.

Burial was at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Hartington.

Visitation and a Vigil Service were Wednesday, at church and continued Thursday, at church, one hour prior to services.

Pallbearers were Danny Heimes, Ron Lammers, Dean Dendinger, Roger Winkelbauer, Judd Keiser and Dennis Dendinger.

Honorary pallbearers were Tom Noecker, Ty Peck, Kenny Bohlken, Larry Bohlken, Bill Yates and the telephone company employees.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington.

Bill was born Feb. 3, 1947, in Laurel, to Maurice and Monica (Heimes) Dendinger. He graduated from Hartington High School in 1969, and went on to Business College at Western Iowa Tech, Sioux City, Iowa. His first employment was at Larson Department Store, Wayne, selling shoes. In November 1969, he began his career in the Hartington community as manager of the Hartington Telephone Company. In his 47 years within the company, he was instrumental in the development of several businesses, such as, CedarVision and Hartington Telemarketing Inc. He was also partnered with Rainbow Irrigations and B&L Rentals.

Along with his business ventures, Bill also served as a prominent member of multiple boards and committees within the community such as Chamber of Commerce President, Economic Development Board member, Centennial Committee member along with several volunteer interests such as serving on the Hartington Fire Department as an EMT for 25 years.

Bill married Lisa Steffen October 1986 in Hartington. Together they had three children, Tyler, Mark and Nancee. They continued to reside in Hartington throughout their 35 years of marriage. Bill was very dedicated to his children throughout their lives by volunteering to coach their multiple sports. He took great pride in implanting morals, values and a work ethic in his kids. Along with his family, Bill enjoyed many hobbies such as boating, motorcycling, hunting, farming and being “Pa Bill.”

Bill is survived by his wife, Lisa Dendinger, Hartington, and their children, Tyler (Kerrie) Dendinger, Randolph, with their step-son, Kody, and daughter, Brantlee; Mark (Kirsten) Dendinger, Hartington, with their daughter, Paxtynn; Nancee Dendinger, Norfolk; his siblings, Jerry (Marlene) Dendinger, Hartington; Elizabeth (Steve) Keiser, Crofton; and Terry (LouAnn) Dendinger, Hartington; and sister-in-law, Deena Dendinger, Springfield, Mo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Monica Dendinger, along with his brother, Ron Dendinger, Springfield, Mo.