Ronnie Dale Dinges

Ronnie Dale Dinges, 89, of Willard, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. He was born on Jan. 3, 1937, to Walter and Wilma (Rosanbalm) Dinges, in Pleasant Hill. On Nov. 12, 1990, Ronnie and Jean (Trost) were united in marriage and shared over 35 years together.
He proudly served four years in the United States Navy aboard the USS Hornet, USS Oriskany, and USS Lexington. He then worked 35 years at MO AVCRAD as an aircraft technician before retiring. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Wilma Dinges; wife, Shirley Jean Dinges; brother, Jake Dinges and his wife Jeri; step-son, Jerry “Buffalo” Kennedy; and step-grandson, Jason Kennedy.
He is survived by wife Jean Dinges; daughter, Wanita Graham and husband David; grandson; siblings, Harold Dinges and wife Peggy, Ruth Ann Stout and husband John; stepchildren, Debra Kennedy, Pamela Swift and husband Mike, Dennis Mayfield; several step grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
 Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time, Friday, Oct. 30, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m., at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Ash Grove Cemetery. After burial, a reception will be held at the Round Barn, 10731 US-160, Walnut Grove.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Team Tripp (checks payable to Cody or Kayla Allhands) and may be left with the funeral home.