Fr. Robert Dendinger

Fr. Robert L. Dendinger, Age 61, of N. 8th St. Upper Sandusky, died at 9:35 p.m. on Mon. Sept. 12, 2011 in the Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin. He was born Dec. 11, 1949 in Tiffin to the late Paul J. and Madeline F. (Bolish) Dendinger. Surviving are sisters Susan (Sherin Abdel Meguid)Dendinger, Exton, PA, Mary Ann Dendinger, Tiffin, brothers Charles J. (Sharon) Dendinger, Toledo, James P. (Miriam) Dendinger, Tiffin, Thomas J. (Pat) Dendinger, Auburn, IN, Gerald E. (Jane) Dendinger, Toledo, 5 nephews, 8 nieces, 11 great nieces and 7 great nephews. Fr. Dendinger is a 1967 graduate of Tiffin Calvert High School and a 1971 graduate of the Xavier University, Cincinnati, he received his Masters of Divinity from St. Meinrad School of Theology in 1975. Ordained into priesthood on May 24, 1975 at Holy Rosary Cathedral by Most Rev. John A. Donovan. He served as an associate pastor from 1975 to 1978 at St. Rose, Perrysburg and then St. Paul, Norwalk from 1978-1984. From 1984-1994 he was pastor of Mansfield St. Mary’s, Napoleon St. Augustine from 1994 to 1997, New Washington, St. Bernard/N. Auburn from 1997-2008 and Transfiguration of the Lord from 2008 to the present time. The Diocesan Honors given him were Priests’ Senate/Council in 1978 and Diocesan Consultor in 1983. Bob’s hobbies were traveling, geneology, world history, study of music and a knowledge of antiques. He always remained faithful and compassionate, service to others, especially the mentally handicapped, the elderly, service to prisoners, the sick and dying. He never forgot a family birthday and remembered all parishioners by their first name. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Fri. Sept. 16, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Peter’s Catholic Church with the Most Rev. Bishop Leonard P. Blair officiating, Homilist will be Fr. Ted Miller. A public vesper prayer service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thurs. Sept. 15, 2011 followed by visitation until 8: 00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Upper Sandusky. Private family burial will take place at the St. Joseph Cemetery, Tiffin. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s School HVAC, St. Peter’s School Endowment Fund and Catholic Relief Services in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. To extend a condolence or share a memory visit www.bringmanclark.com.

Fr. Robert Dendinger

September 12, 2011