Dean H. Ninneman

Of New Berlin, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024 with family at his side at the age of 92 years. He was recently preceded in death by the love of his life Arlene. They were married 72 years. Loving father of Rhonda Ninneman, the late Dave(Kim)Ninneman, Steve (Diane) Ninneman , the late Jerry (Cheryl) Ninneman , and Mike(Dawn) Ninneman . Further survived by 12 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren. Dean had a wonderful life growing up in the rural Baraboo area. His parents ran a 5-cottage resort just outside of Devils Lake State Park which was eventually acquired by the park. Dean and Arlene were high school sweethearts and married soon after high school. Dean and his brother joined the air force and were stationed in Texas. Dean was transferred to Madison’s Truex Air Force Base after Arlene contracted polio while pregnant with Rhonda. As the family grew, he transferred to the 440th Wing at Mitchell Field in Milwaukee eventually working at Delco supporting the NASA Apollo missions. They built their home in South Milwaukee where they stayed until the kids were grown. They traveled extensively in their RV for over 20 years and saw a majority of the states in the US. For a portion of their life, they were snow birds traveling between Christmas Mountain in Wisconsin Dells and Hill Country RV Resort in New Braunfels, Texas. Dean enjoyed golfing having had a hole-in-one on two occasions, deer hunting in Texas, country music and shows at the Crystal Grand in Wisconsin Dells. After they were done traveling, they resided in Reedsburg Wisconsin before moving to New Berlin to be closer to kids, grandkids and great grandkids. In lieu of Flowers, contributions can be made to the Honor Flight Network at https://www.honorflight.org , Agrace Foundation at agrace.org or a charity of your choice. The family wishes to thank Agrace Hospice Care for the wonderful help and support, Sheila and the girls at Renaissance Memory Care and a special thanks to Emily at Care Patrol. Memorial Visitation Monday, July 29 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the ROZGA-WALLOCH CHAPEL followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Inurnment Arlington Park Cemetery Greenfield, WI with Military Honors. Rozga Funeral & Cremation Services Rozga-Walloch Chapel 4309 South 20th Street Milwaukee, WI 53221