Den, I looked up to you like a father. You were always there for me and I was always there for you. I enjoyed spending the last 16 years with you. I will never forget you .

Nick Cox
May 17, 2014

So sorry to hear about the passing of Denny. Nat God grant you peace as you grieve.

Randy Pospisil
May 17, 2014

To the best friend I have ever had, You and I had some great times at work and some great times outside of work. I will never forget you my friend and wil miss you dearly. Dave Parker

Dave Parker
May 17, 2014

For many years Dennis cleaned my classroom at Harding. We often would talk about kids, education and what plans we had for the weekend. I appreciated his easy smile and thoughtfulness in helping me, whether it was to open a locked door or to carry a heavy object up a flightof stairs, or to help me clean up after a messy activity. He always had a funny quip when I found him in the custodian breakroom. Rest in peace, Dennis, and thank you for sharing your life with me. Jean Oberbroeckling

Jean Oberbroeckling
May 17, 2014

I worked with Dennis for 3 years. He was funny , tough hard working guy who would never give in to his aches and pains. We worked hard and laughed a lot and always had never ending supply of funny comments. He loved his family and bragged about them often. He made coming to work fun. Condolences to his family. I will always smile when I think about him.

John Gaskill
May 19, 2014

I knew Denny from Harding. He was always such a nice guy & easy to talk to with a great sense of humor. He went out of his way to be helpful. He will be missed! My thoughts & prayers go out to your family.

Jen Novotny
May 19, 2014

So sorry to hear of Dennis's passing he will be greatly missed. Sending thoughts and prayers to his family.

Rayma Werneburg and Family
May 19, 2014

Dennis was a warm and thoughtful person. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.

Harding Cafeteria
May 19, 2014

You were a kind and gentle man who will be missed by many. We were sad to see you leave Harding Middle School. May you rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Martha Hornback
May 19, 2014

I am so very, very sad to hear of Dennis's passing. I hadn't seen him since 1985, but from 1976-1985, I saw him almost daily when he would come into Drug Town Marion where I worked to buy cigars and check out the hunting and fishing equipment. I was new to Iowa and he and Phil Long befriended the nerdy drugstore clerk. Dennis taught me a lot about fishing and firearms, and even took me on fishing trips. In picture #17, I am between Phil Long and Dennis with Ken VanMilligan on the end--that picture was taken on our big fishing trip to Green Bay where we chartered a boat for a half day of salmon fishing--we couldn't afford a whole day. We also got to fish Green Bay for brown trout from regular small fishing boats. What a great time! Dennis also took me to the target range and showed me how to shoot. He was passionate about fishing. He knew what was important in life--family, friends, and nature. He was smart, funny, and above all kind and generous to me. I will always treasure the time I spent with him. My most sincere condolences to the family.

Gary Botos
May 22, 2014