Obituaries
Dean D Pingel
Mar. 25, 1936 - Oct. 6, 2025 - Chilton, WI
Funeral Visitation
Monday, Oct. 13, 2025
10:00 am - 10:45 am
44 W. Washington St.
Chilton, WI 53014
Dean D Pingel
Chilton WI
Dean D. Pingel, age 89, of Chilton, died on October 6, 2025, at Willowdale Assisted Living in New Holstein. He was born March 25, 1936, son of the late Roland and Verona Pingel. On August 9, 1958, he married Beatrice Bowe and they had three children.
Dean proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War, but most of his life was spent farming with his family. He ran Delar Dairy for over 40 years before working with Gruett’s Inc. in Potter, and finally retiring. Away from work, Dean enjoyed dart ball, wood carving, and hunting. He was a member of the American Legion of Hilbert, the Chilton Steam Engine Club, and the German American Society.
Dean is survived by his wife of 67 years, Beatrice; his children: Bonnie (James) McMorrow, Larry (Mary) Pingel, and Diane (Paul) Bohman; grandchildren: Denise (Jeff) Stewart, Amy Bohman, Craig (Amy) Pingel, Chad (Elizabeth) Pingel, Ryan Pingel, Cassie Pingel, Erin (Edgar) Niebla, Emily (James) Pyncheon, Troy (Falan) Bruni, Katie (Adam) Bruni; great-grandchildren: Colin, Christopher, Phoenix, Harley, Harper, Holly, Allister, Reni, Lillian, Nolan, Ethan; siblings: Eugene Pingel, Gloria Peik, Bev Schuman, Barb (Richard) Drozd; and in-laws: Dennis (Linda) Bowe, Leonard Bowe, Shirley Bowe.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Verona; Beatrice's parents: Jerome and Alice Bowe; and in-laws: Sharon Pingel, Alfred Peik, Danny Schuman, Mary Bowe, Donald Bowe, Kenny Bowe, Marilyn (Harvey) Kuester, Barbara (Wally) Daubner, Beverly (Donny) Pfiel, David Bowe.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Ebenezer United Church of Christ (44 W. Washington St.) in Chilton. Friends may call from 10:00 am until 10:45 am at the church on the day of service. Dean will be laid to rest at 1:30 pm at the Rantoul EUB cemetery. At the time of service and following, there will be a link available for those wishing to watch a memorial video or see pictures of the flowers and gifts given to the family, on their website provided through wietingfuneralhome.com.jpg)
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We moved to Riverview Rd, Hilbert in 1991. Dean and Beautrice welcomed our family and always were wonderful neighbors. When we were outside, Dean would walk over and enjoyed our conversations with him. We will always remember him in many wonderful ways especially when he would work in his red shed across the road from us. Dean is home with his heavenly Father and I pray the Lord holds Beautrice close during this difficult time. LOVE ALWAYS, Steve and Elaine Ver Voort
Steve and Elaine Ver Voort (Hilbert Neighbor ) 2025-10-08 17:29:24
It is with heartfelt sorrow we more the passing of our brother and uncle. He was the best relation we could wish for and our contact with family back home in Wisconsin. Our sympathy to Beatrice and family.
Drozd Family in Texas (Brother/Uncle) 2025-10-08 16:29:09
We are so sorry for your loss. Dean was a neighbor of my grandpa, Edgar Jannsen. Dean will be missed! God put his protective arms around you and help you through this difficult time.
Debra Jannsen Roewer (Friend) 2025-10-08 14:41:37
Rest in peace sending hugs and prayers to you and your family sorry for your loss.
Mary Krause (Friend) 2025-10-08 12:21:15
So sorry to hear of Dean's passing. Found memories of his farm while visiting Diane as a child. Heaven has gained a wonderful man. Hugs to Beatrice and the rest of the family.
Ann (Rusch) Braasch (Family Friend) 2025-10-07 19:10:38
So sorry for your loss RIP Dean
Robert oney (Friend) 2025-10-07 18:31:21
Condolences Bea and family. Always enjoyed our chats at class reunion breakfasts. Two years ago today that Ted was buried. Our class of '53' is shrinking but the memories remain. They are in God's house now.
Donna Pagel (Friend ) 2025-10-07 16:36:48
My condolences to the family. I recognized Dean's name from some of my family work which includes many Pingels. My father was Norb Totzke from Chilton and he was a 2nd cousin to Dean. His mother was Ella Heyn Totzke and her mother was Selma Pingel Heyn.
Kathy Totzke Robinson (distant relative) 2025-10-07 12:54:27
Condolence to Bea and family. May your faith in God bring you strength at this time. Dean will be greatly missed. Now, take care of yourself, Bea. I know, too well, how challenging it is caring for an ill spouse. You were always there for him. May Dean rest in peace.
Connie Stoychoff-Waldvogel (Church family) 2025-10-07 10:30:08
Wrapping you all in love as you process this change in your lives. Be extra gentle with yourselves. Embrace the feelings that arise knowing you are safe and held closely in my heart.
Ellen Kane (Friend) 2025-10-06 20:52:39
Deans family were the country neighbors where I grew up. When we met we’d talk about threshers and his John Deere collection of to scale models. Also the painting by Dale of the tractor. Bea was in our Red Hats Society group. They were such a nice couple. Our sympathies to the family.
Gary & Kathy Grassell (Neighbor n friend) 2025-10-06 16:32:21
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