Denis M. Montgomery

Denis M. Montgomery April 10, 1944 - January 13, 2012 Denis M. Montgomery, 67, of Bellefonte, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at his home. Born in Rochester, N.Y., he graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1962, after which he attended Millersburg University on a football scholarship. Mr. Montgomery lived in Gloucester, Mass. for over 35 years, where he enjoyed a very successful career in medical sales. During that time, he represented and owned companies that serviced the cardiovascular surgery, cardiology, cardiopulmonary, anesthesia, kidney dialysis, and labor and delivery and plastic surgery markets. He recently returned to Bellefonte, where he worked for Penn State University's Global Accessibility Initiative. There, he was involved with Penn State's Inclusive Recreation for Wounded Warriors program, developing the adaptive golf professional certification training program. Denis worked closely with PGA and LPGA pros across the country, and, most notably, helped to facilitate the design of an adaptive golf club for a woman with quadrilateral amputation. His passion for golf extended beyond his work. Provided there was no snow on the ground, you could find Denis on the links working on his handicap. Intellectually curious, Denis was never without a book or a newspaper and was always up for a healthy debate on a range of topics. And heaven help the poor soul who dared insult his beloved Red Sox. Mr. Montgomery is survived by a large and loving family, including Susan Montgomery, of Bellefonte; and five children, Denise Royster, and her husband, Scott, of Williamsburg, Va., Mary Beth Montgomery and her partner, Adam Sawyer, of Boston, Mass., Meg Montgomery, of Boston, Mass., Michael Montgomery, and his partner, Jason Dodge, of Boulder, Colo., and Jack Montgomery, and his wife, Laura, of Gloucester, Mass. Mr. Montgomery is also survived by five grandchildren, Andrew, Cecilia, Eli, Ben and Daniel; and two brothers, Richard, and his wife, Ida, and Tom, and his wife, Cathy. All services will be private and at the convenience of the family. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to The Global Accessibility Initiative, Penn State University (please ensure the full name appears on your check), 701H Ford Building, University Park, PA 16802. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service Inc., in Bellefonte. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com