Kenneth E. "Ken" Dininger, 87, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo.

He was born on March 10, 1929, in Wyandot County, to Clarence and Rebecca (Price) Dininger. On October 11, 1951, he married Imelda "Mickey" Clouse.

Survivors include his wife, Mickey of Tiffin; four sons, Jeffrey A. (Nancy) Dininger of Litchfield, Steven D. (Crystal) Dininger of Lawrenceville, GA, David K. (Barbara) Dininger of Beresford, SD and Gregory M. Dininger of Grand Prairie, TX; four daughters, Sandra L. (Michael) McDonald of Stafford, VA, Debra A. (Michael) King of Tiffin, Brenda J. (Todd) Perla of Lake City, FL and Karen M. (Robert) Mack of Westerville; sister, Jeanette Dellinger of Norwalk; 18 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant children; and brother, Melvin Dininger.

Ken served in the United States Army from October 18, 1951 to October 3, 1952 and retired from General Electric after 35 years. He enjoyed traveling to Europe and many different states with his wife Mickey and getting together with his army buddies. Ken also enjoyed fishing and playing cards.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Gary Walters, Rev. Kishore Kottana and Rev. Frank Murd con- officiating. A Rosary will be prayed 20 minutes prior to Mass. Burial will follow in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery with military honors being conducted by the United Veteran Council.

Friends may visit with the family from 4-8:00 P.M. on Monday, July 18 2016 at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-2424. A Christian Wake Service will begin at 3:30 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, Community Hospice Care or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.