Dennis W. Devinney
1945 - 2007
Dennis W. Devinney
1945 - 2007
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BORN
1945
DIED
2007
Dennis Devinney Obituary
Mr. Devinney was born September 16, 1945, in Moline, the son of Wilbur and Marjorie Wainwright Devinney. He married Toni Loveday Evans on October 19, 2007, in Bettendorf. He graduated from Riverdale H.S., Port Byron and Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa. He was a Territory Manager for Deere and Company. He previously had been employed by Texaco for 5 years. He enjoyed sports and NASCAR, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, daughters, Nanette Devinney and Dru Devinney, a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Scott and Susan Devinney all of Tyler, Texas; grandchildren, Garret Devinney, Darian and Morgan Broadbent; his mother, Marjorie Devinney, East Moline; and a sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Bill Owen, Bettendorf. He was preceded by his father on April 24, 2007, and his brother, Jack Devinney on March 30, 2007.
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Bryan Legg(Sloan Implement)
November 15, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of Denny's untimely death. I always enjoyed working with him on deals. I am so glad that I had the priveledge to sit with him at lunch on the last day of the Deere product intro in Cincinnati in August. Dennis was a help to me in many ways. He will be missed
Jeff & Karen VanDeCasteele
November 15, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family for your loss. Denny was a great guy and always had a smile and warm welcome for everyone. He represented John Deere very well. He will be missed by many.
Eric Walker
November 15, 2007
Denny was an exceptional person always willing to help others. He made everyone feel like extended family. My sympathies and best wishes to the family.
Doug Higgins
November 14, 2007
As others have noteably expressed, those of us who knew and worked with Denny all enjoyed his never-ending upbeat attitude and friendliness toward all people. It would seem a particularly difficult year for the Devinney family, with the loss of his Dad and Brother, and the grief of his new bride. May the many positive memories of Denny's colleagues help carry his family through this difficult period. He was just a great guy.
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Les Redinbaugh
November 14, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss Denny was a good friend and great person.
Emerick Bros., Inc
November 14, 2007
All Emerick Bros employees wish to extend heartfelt sympathy to the family in the loss of Denny. He was admired and thought highly of and was a great friend to all. He will be missed.
Cindy Schultz
November 13, 2007
Denny was one of the most wonderful people I knew with John Deere. I was always enlightened with his phone calls to the office and at meetings always remembered his great laughter, jokes, and warmth as a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim & Jane Cramer
November 13, 2007
Dennis will be missed for his acts of friendship and kindness. He always seemed to have a smile making for a pleasant conversation with him. His sense of humor also left you feeling just a little better.
Keith Bradbury
November 13, 2007
Denney became a friend the first time I met him. He was the John Deere blockman and I was a kid trying to learn how to farm. He was a wonderful person and loved his family more than anything. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Keith Bradbury, Jacksonville, IL
(formerly of Perry, IL)
Mike McCullough
November 13, 2007
Denny was a good friend whom I had the pleasure of working with and getting to know the past several years. He will be missed. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Max and Barb Parks
November 13, 2007
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It was such a privilege to work with Dennis. I have fond memories of his likeable demeanor, his humor and one particular memory of playing his nursemaid while rooming with him on a JD Snowmobile Trip--where he broke his collarbone on the first day! Most recently, I looked forward to speaking with him regarding business but you never knew who was at the other end of the phone line as he would try to impersonate an IRS agent, etc. He uplifted everyone around him. He was a gifted JD sales territory manager. He will be greatly missed. God Bless You.
Stacy Keeling
November 13, 2007
Denny was a wonderful person who always had a warm greeting for all of his fellow TM's. He will be missed. Your family is in our prayers.
Green Implement
November 13, 2007
Dennis was a valued friend and TM to us all. We were saddened by the announcement of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ALL in your time of need. He will be missed by all who came in contact with him
Sara Welty Strunk
November 13, 2007
Toni- Please know you are in our prayers. Please let us know if you need anything at all.
Green Impl. & Supply
November 13, 2007
We are so sorry for the lost of Dennis. You are in our prayers.
Green Impl & Supply Co
November 13, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rick Munson
November 13, 2007
I've known Denny ever since he joined John Deere back in the 70's. He always had a smile, a handshake, and warm words of welcome whenever we met. He always seemed to have a positive outlook on life even in the face of the adversities he's experienced. I know he now is in a better place where rest and peace abide with and in him and he'll be watching over those he cares for so much.
Nick Voegel
November 13, 2007
I really enjoyed going to John Deere meetings and talking with Dennis. He was a great person and will be truly missed.
Nick (Sloan Implement Co Inc.)
Sloan Implement Co.
November 13, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Randy Church - JDC
November 13, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kylie Brown-John Deere Credit
November 13, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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