Obituary of John Dinkel

<h1>John Dinkel</h1> After a fulfilling and satisfying life, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2007. John was a devoted and loving husband and father. He lived for his kids and was proud of their accomplishments. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Wanda and their four children, Gary (Alberta Piché), David (predeceased 1994) Lynn Smith (Paul) and Graham (Lee Cross). Papa will also be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Valerie, Jaeden, Addison, Nathaniel and Michael. Family would like to thank the staff of Grand River Hospital and Freeport Palliative Care Unit for their compassion. Friends are invited to share their memories of John with his family during visitation at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Sunday, December 30, 2007 from 1 - 2:45 p.m., with the memorial service following in the chapel at 3 p.m., the Rev. Ken Taylor officiating. Reception to follow in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be made to the Grand River Hospital Foundation, and can be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of John a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.