David J. Pickhinke

David J. Pickhinke, age 86, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Friday, April 19, 2024 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral Mass will take place Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 4-8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 4:00 p.m. with a vigil prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. David Joseph Pickhinke was born October 28, 1937 in Howells, Nebraska to Frank and Otilda (Dostal) Pickhinke. He was two years old when he moved to Early, Iowa with his family while his mother, Tillie, said he cried the whole way. He attended Sacred Heart School in Early and graduated in 1956. David served in the National Guard/Reserves from 1959 to 1964. David married Jean Tentinger on September 1, 1962 in Remsen, Iowa. They raised their family of four children: Gwen, Steve, Russ, and Ellen, on their farm southwest of Early. Together, they welcomed 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. David retired from farming in 2003 and moved to Storm Lake where he enjoyed retirement, while helping Steve and Russ on the farm. David was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Early until moving to Storm Lake where he has been a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Throughout his life, David was active in his community, serving on the Early Elevator Board, church funeral dinner committee and assisted with Early Bingo. Fishing with his family brought David joy. He had successfully taught all his grandchildren to play cards (maybe a little too well since they have won a game or two). One of his favorite sayings was “No friends in a card game!”. He loved Polka music and going dancing with Jean. For many years, David was part of the antique tractor pulling group in which he pulled with his 1938 John Deere G. David took many memorable trips including traveling to the Holy Land, China, Egypt, Hawaii, Vegas, Greece/Turkey, Texas, and a bus trip to California. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Gwen (Steve) Peters of Marcus, Iowa; Steve (Tracy) Pickhinke of Early, Iowa; Russell (Lisa) Pickhinke of Sac City, Iowa; Ellen (Travis) Bolton of Olathe, Kansas; grandchildren: John (Kelly) Peters of Cleghorn, Iowa; Emily Peters of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Lisa Peters of Marcus, Iowa; David Peters (fiance Erica Engelhaupt) of Marcus, Iowa; Tyler (Alaina Kauffman) Pickhinke of Omaha, Nebraska; Alex (fiancé Julia Black) Pickhinke of Eagan, Minnesota; Connor (Hope Dohlman) Pickhinke of Early, Iowa; Logan Pickhinke of Early, Iowa; Ashley Pickhinke of Bennington, Nebraska; Brad Pickhinke of Chicago, Illinois; Megan Pickhinke of North Liberty, Iowa; Valerie, Hope, and Luke Bolton of Olathe, Kansas; great grandchildren: Heidi, Kurtis, and Garrett Peters; siblings: Donald (Marilyn) Pickhinke of Schaller, Iowa; Ervin (Shirley) Pickhinke of Sioux City, Iowa; Eugene (Eileen) Pickhinke of Early, Iowa; sister-in-law: Bernadine Pickhinke of Nemaha, Iowa; Jean’s siblings and spouses: Janice Coon of Carroll, Iowa; Marilyn Sohm of Rochester, Minnesota; Mike (Ann) Tentinger of Remsen, Iowa; Pat (Fran) Tentinger of Des Moines, Iowa; Jerry (Pat) Tentinger of Remsen, Iowa; Deb Tentinger of McKinney, Texas: Chuck (Jo) Tentinger of Remsen, Iowa; Mary (Roger) Welsh of Norwalk, Ohio; many nieces and nephews; extended family, and coffee friends. David is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jean Pickhinke in 2017; parents: Frank and Otilda Pickhinke; siblings: Ed (Vivalee) Pickhinke; Leonard Pickhinke; Alice (Don) Pudenz; parents-in-law: Erwin and Marie Tentinger; brothers-in-law: John Coon, Paul Sohm and Tom Tentinger.

David J. Pickhinke

October 28, 1937 - April 19, 2024