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Dennis Replin Obituary

DENNIS A. REPLIN PORTAGE, IN Dennis A. Replin, 65, of Portage, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2008 at home. Dennis was a longtime Portage resident. Lt. Dennis worked at Bethlehem Steel for 36 years before joining court security. He also served on the Portage Park Board, and until just recently, was President of the Board. He participated in two local television shows: Sports Wrap and Wally's World on Channel 56. He was once Portage High School Booster President. He also umpired baseball games locally. Dennis is survived his loving wife, Tina; five sons: Michael Replin (Penny Boumis) of Hebron, Deron (Debbie) Replin of Hobart, Marc (Tammy) Replin of Chesterton, Kristopher (Heather) Replin of Portage and adoptive son, Ferry Tio; ten grandchildren: Lyndsey Morris, Rhiannon, Michael II, Cameron, Kaira, Emma, Tyler, Brad, Ana Replin and Jason Boumis; mother, Irene Garber of Portage; one sister, Debbie (Steve) Tonkovich; niece and nephew: Kelli and Scott (Jen) Tonkovich all of Granger, IN. His father, Edwin Replin, precedes him in death. In lieu of flowers, Dennis wanted donations sent to the Portage Park Department for the soccer field in planning. That can be sent to Portage Park Department, Attn: Soccer field, 2100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN 46368. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 6, 2008 10:00 a.m. at Nativity of our Savior Church, 2949 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN with Rev. Kevin Huber officiating. Burial will follow the service at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. Visitation is Sunday, October 5, 2008 from 2:00-9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 5:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Road, Hobart, IN. (219) 942-2109 or: www.reesfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Times from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2008.

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Heaher, Kris, Emma, Tyler, Ana Replin

December 30, 2008

We miss you dad! The kids really missed their red nosed papa this year. You are in our hearts and thoughts.

Phil Misecko

October 20, 2008

To the Replin family, My deepest condolences! Dennis was a terrific person with a kind heart. He will be greatly missed by all that had the pleasure of meeting him. I will miss all the stories that he told so perfectly that made me laugh and the memories from Buffett trips.

Louise Losinski

October 17, 2008

Denny, who could not love you? You were such a special person. I never will think of you without hearing your contagious laugh. You were a loving son, loyal husband, and a terriffic father and grandfather.We know you are happy up there because you are with your Dad and so many other relatives and friends that are enjoying the reunion that is taking place. God bless you, Denny, I will love you forever. Aunt Lou

Lynne Tone

October 14, 2008

Tina, I only me your Husband once, he seemed so in Love with you, and worried about you. He will be missed by all but Remember he is not suffering, and is well. God Bless you and your whole family. A friend from the Garden Club.

Marcia Haack

October 10, 2008

Dennis Replin is the kind of person that made your life better for knowing him. Even with everything he went through he was such a bright spirit. Heaven defiantly took a great man from earth and he is very dearly missed. I feel blessed to have known Dennis and send my deepest sympathy to the Replin family. I Love you and am here for you if you need anything!

Love Marcia

Judy Christensen

October 10, 2008

Tina and Family,
I was so gratful to have been able to see Dennis in Sept. his courage and spirit were amazing. He is one of my hero's. I will always miss his laugh and what a great dancer he was. My prayers are with you all and Tina stay as strong as you have been.

Bill and Saralyn Byers

October 9, 2008

My families deepest sympathy to the entire Replin family. I met Dennis only one time, in July, but my son David worked with him at the Parks Department and thought he was the greatest man he ever met! I had to meet him just once to thank him for being so encouraging to a young man right out of grad school and tackling his first full time job. Thank you Dennis, your smile said it all!! It was so very nice to meet a man who only had the best interests at heart for the Parks Department. We are so very sorry for your loss Mrs. Replin, and your kids, may Dennis rest in peace now.

Marsha Moore

October 7, 2008

I knew Dennis Replin during the late 80s when he was on Wally's World at Metrovision in Portage (now Comcast) I operated the cameras for the show, and I was just a teenager at the time. I remember him as a very nice man. My sympathies to the family during this difficult time.

Jillian Cloyd

October 7, 2008

Thank You Dennis for being such a wonderful man. You will be missed dearly by everybody who knew you. The world will not be the same without you. But I know you will continue to do great things in heaven watching over all of us. I love you Heather, Kris and the kids.

Danielle Cresap

October 7, 2008

To Dennis and the family, whether we were the closest of friends or just the person who had the pleasure to know you for just that moment, you were the kind of man who always welcomed and never judged. I wish the family the best, and know that in your hearts Dennis will always be there.

Heather Kostelnik

October 6, 2008

Dennis was my buddy! I will miss our friendship and his jokes I never understood. He could always put a smile on my face at work. I admired the love he had for his beautiful wife, children and grandchildren. He will always hold a special place in my heart. My prayers are with your family.

Heather Replin

October 6, 2008

I want to say thank you dad, for loving me and my little ones. Thank you for showing me what true love is. Kris and I and the kids will love you forever. You are truely an angel and now you are pain free. We will miss you, but one day will see you again. Forever loving you,dad!

Mike Biancalana

October 6, 2008

Losing a loved one is always hard in many ways...missing them, dealing with what has been left behind, knowing that children will not have the benefit of knowing them as you did. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jessica Redmon

October 6, 2008

Dennis was such a wonderful man. He was completely giving of himself and now we must give him back. Heaven has truly gained a wonderful angel. My thoughts are with you Kris and Heather and your family. I love you guys!

JEFF SMITH

October 6, 2008

TINA, DAREEN, MARK, AND KRIS-
I AM SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR TERRIFIC HUSBAND AND FATHER. HE ALWAYS HAD A WAY TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH AND TURN BAD INTO GOOD. I WILL NEVER FORGET OUR JIMMY BUFFETT BUS TRIPS AND THE FRIDAY FOOTBALL GAMES IN THE 90'S. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES.
JEFF SMITH

Sarah McGrogan

October 5, 2008

Tina,
Nick, Natalie, and I love you very much. You and the boys, and their families, are in our prayers every night and we are here for you if you need anything. Love you!

Thomas Johnson

October 5, 2008

Growing up with Kris, I always enjoyed being around his Dad because he always seemed so full of life and able to put everyone at ease.

I'll never forget his smile and deep laugh.

God Bless.

Melanie Tall

October 5, 2008

Tina,

I am so very sorry, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

Mike THORN

October 5, 2008

HEY REPLIN FAMILY
I AM SO SORRY ABOUT DENNIS HE IS WORDERFUL GUY HELP WITH WALLY MC COMMACK S TV SHOW I SAW HIM AT FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL GAMES SINCE I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND I AM NO 1 FAN FOR 12 YEARS HE WILL BE MISSED

Renee (Brimmer) Thielen

October 5, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. It is always hard to lose someone you love. I pray that you find comfort in knowing that he is in a much better place now. You are all in my prayers. My deepest sympathy.

Nancy Collins

October 5, 2008

Dennis was the kind of person that we should all try to be. He was a true pleasure to be around. He was always positive, smiling, laughing and helping someone. He was definitetly one of the good ones. I have so many memories to remember. My love and prayers go out to Tina and the family. Stay strong. I love you all.

Christine Kittle

October 4, 2008

Tina and family,
We send our prayers and love to you and your family. Dennis was such a great guy. I spent so much time at your house before getting married and he always was smiling and laughing...such a terrific person. He is truly loved and will be missed so much. Love, Chris, Fred, Ryan & Justin

Frank and Katie Monroe

October 4, 2008

Gone yes...but never forgotten. Heaven even became a more cheerful place when you arrived.

Carla and Ryan Korbar

October 4, 2008

Tina and family,

To have known Dennis was to love Dennis...what was not to love? He was the most giving, caring, loving, one of a kind guy. Whenever you'd see him he ALWAYS had a smile on his face. He will be truely missed by all that knew him!!!


You are in our prayers,

The Korbar family

Joyce Alessandrini

October 4, 2008

Tina & family,
Our deepest sympathies are with all of you during this troubling time. We will always remember Denny's wonderful smile and sense of humor. He was a great person.,
Love, Aunt Joyce & Uncle John

Deron Replin

October 4, 2008

"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. You lived your life so that when you died, the world cries and you rejoice." Thanks for everything dad, I am a better man because of you.

Juanita & Jerry Sonaty

October 4, 2008

Dear Tina and family:

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in Dennis's passing. It is very sad when you lose a classmate. May your memories of him comfort you at this time.

Becky Elston

October 4, 2008

You have touched so many lives in a loving, caring, wonderful way and had a knack at making people feel special, Thank you. I could only hope to be the kind of human being you were.

Judy Burden

October 4, 2008

Tina,
My heart, love and prayers are with you and your family.
What a joy to know Dennis, such an infectious laugh and smile, just talking with him left a smile on your face. There are more smiles in Heaven. May God be with you at this time.

Beverly Rinkenberger

October 4, 2008

Your family is in my prayers. May Dennis rest in peace and be free from pain. May God have mercy on his soul and may he comfort you during your time of grief. With deepest sympathy,

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