Dennis M. Egeler

TRAVERSE CITY — Dennis Michael Egeler, 41, of Traverse City, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007.

Dennis was born on May 25, 1966, the son of Ronald and Nancy (Belanger) Egeler. When he was a young man, Dennis met and married Michelle (Otto) Egeler and together raised two children, Brandan and Holly Egeler.

Dennis graduated with honors from a heating and cooling trade school and was employed by Northern Air Systems. During his career, he was also employed by Ginop Sales and Midwest Tractor. Recently, he was a self-employed engine mechanic.

Dennis loved animals, especially Scooby, Bear, and Jasmine. He enjoyed being outdoors, traveling, hunting, camping with family, and fishing.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Michelle Egeler; children, Brandan and Holly Egeler; parents, Ronald and Nancy Egeler; brothers, Steve and David (Tonya) Egeler; sisters, Cathryn (Jeff) Davidson and Sally (Michael) Winchester; parents-in-law, James and Pat Otto; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to "Memorial for Dennis Egeler at Members Credit Union."

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.

This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.