Duane Robert Dennis (1932-2003)
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| Duane Robert Dennis | |
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| Born: | 21 May 1932 Rittman, Ohio |
| Died: | 26 Nov 2003 Resort Twp., Michigan |
| Father: | Cletus Oakley Dennis |
| Mother: | Mildred J. Green Anderson |
| Siblings: | Arthur Wilton Dennis Bryce G. Dennis Theora Ardell Dennis Betty S. Dennis Charles W. Dennis Marjorie J. Dennis Duane Robert Dennis |
| Spouse: | Dorothy Elaine Price |
| Married: | 22 Jun 1951 Petoskey, Michigan |
| Children: | Colleen Elaine Dennis Timothy D. Dennis Michael James Dennis Kelly Ann Dennis |
[edit] Obituary
Petoskey News Review, 28 Nov 2003, Obituaries:
Duane Robert "Bob" Dennis, 71, of Petoskey, died Nov. 26, 2003, at his home in Petoskey surrounded by his family.
Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at St. Francis Xavier Church with the Rev. Dennis Stilwell officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 28, at Stone Funeral Home in Petoskey.
Bob was born on May 21, 1932, in Rittman, Ohio, the son of Cletus and Mildred (Anderson) Dennis. He attended school in Petoskey.
On June 22, 1951, he married the former Dorothy Price in Petoskey and shared 52 wonderful years with her.
Bob worked for Shafer Bakeries for many years. He later was able to pursue his dream of farming, operating Dennis' Farm for the last 20 years. He loved football, especially Notre Dame football. His life revolved around his family and his farm.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Colleen (Paul) Iddings and Kelly Otto; two sons, Tim (Marta) Dennis and Mike Dennis; grandchildren, Travis Conti, Marne Iddings, Casey Iddings, Connor Dennis, Britta Dennis, Jessica Dennis, Sean Dennis, Collin Otto, Leah Otto, Sandra Olsen, Brooke Olsen, Dane Olsen, Blake Olsen and Justine Olsen; great-grandchildren, Blaine Conti, Kyla Conti, Joshua Conti, Caleb Quick and Clayton Quick; a sister, Marjorie Pettenger; brother-in-law, William Pettenger; sisters-in-law, Helen Dennis and Kate Dennis; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Hospice of Little Traverse Bay.
Arrangements are in the care of Stone Funeral Home of Petoskey.
[edit] Sources
- Marriage: Emmet County, Michigan, Vital Records Search, Marriages:
- DENNIS, Robert & PRICE, Dorothy
- Date of Marriage: 6/22/1951
- Liber: 5
- Folio: 68
- Family Records of Dorothy Andrus Crane Price
- Petoskey News Review, Monday, 11 Feb 1991, Obituary: Dennis, Arthur Wilton
- Death: Emmet County, Michigan, Vital Records Search, Deaths:
- Dennis, Duane Robert
- Date of Death: 11/26/2003
- Liber: 2003
- Folio: 414
- Place of Death: Resort Twp.
- Death: Social Security Death Index:
- Dennis, Duane
- Birth Date: 21 May 1932
- Death Date: 26 Nov 2003
- Social Security Number: 364-32-0844
- State Number Was Issued: Michigan
- Zip Code: 49770
- Locality: Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan
- Burial: Greenwood Cemetery Index, Petoskey, Michigan:
- Dennis, Duane Robert "Bob"
- Age: 71
- Born: 5/21/1932
- Died: 11/26/2003
- Burial: 0/0/0000
- Cemetery: Unknown
- Obituary: on file
- Note: Cremation
