Mass of Christian Burial was Aug. 8, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for James R. Dingmann, 58, who passed away Aug. 2, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Visitation was Wednesday at Willams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to service at the church Thursday. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach officiated and entombment was at Sacred Heart Mausoleum.
James was born Dec. 29, 1965, in St. Cloud to Linus and Janette (Schreifels) Dingmann. He was raised in Cold Spring and lived in the St. Cloud area most of his adult life. James married Brenda Nierengarten May 20, 1995, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He loved working as an estimator for Country Lumber in Becker. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. James enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and photography. He loved riding his Harley Davidson to many different destinations. James was a talented woodworker and very knowledgeable about construction and all it entails. He was ambitious, loyal, a perfectionist and had high morals. James loved fiercely, and his friends and family, especially his granddaughter, Lena were everything to him.
James is survived by his wife, Brenda of St. Cloud; daughters, Jennifer (Raul) Garza, III of Faribault and Mikaela Dingmann of St. Cloud; granddaughter, Lena James Garza; brothers, Michael Dingmann, Thomas (Raissa) Dingmann and John (Lynda) Dingmann; sisters, Susan Dingmann, Lisa (Craig) Hirman and Michelle (Craig) Johnson; mother-in-law, Marge Nierengarten of Sauk Rapids; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, James Nierengarten and best friend, Jim Minnerath.
Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www.williamsdingmann.com.
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