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George Denny Obituary
86, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully December 29, 2016. He was born in Connersville, IN to the late Lawrence and Nellie Denny on September 10, 1930. Dick graduated from Richmond High School, class of 1948 and went on to study journalism at Duke University. Dick proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. He spent 30+ years at the IndyStar News as a sports writer covering professional, amateur, and college teams and later an author of several independently published books on local sports about bowling and high school athletics.
Dick is survived by his four children, Christopher Denny, Sean (Leslye) Denny, Timothy (Sherry) Denny, and Shannon (Matthew) Thompson; 10 grandchildren; and brother, William "Bill" Denny.
Dick is preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Denny, and sister in law, Hilda Denny.
Visitation will be held at Leppert Mortuary and Crematory Services, 740 East 86th St, Indianapolis, IN on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Monica Catholic Church, 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN, on Wednesday January 4, 2017 at 11:00. Burial with Military honors will be immediately following at Our Lady of Peace.
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Andy Gilliland
January 3, 2017
God Bless you and your family. I will never forget when Dick asked" how have you been or what have you been up to", he truly meant it and wanted to listen about you.
A very caring person.
January 3, 2017
Our condolences to the Denny family. He was a good neighbor of ours for forty years, and we enjoyed his friendship.
Jon and Michael Norris.
Phillip B. Wilson
January 3, 2017
Dick had the kindest soul and his friendship as well as sports-writing advice were invaluable. Thank you.
John Flora
January 3, 2017
He was a genuinely good guy. He will be missed.
Kristy Robbins
January 1, 2017
My condolences to the Denny family for the loss of such a wonderful man. You are in my prayers..
Ed McKee
December 30, 2016
I was SID at Indiana State '71-80. Certainly everyone was interested in Larry (Legend) Bird! But Dick, a News sportswriter and stringer for Sports Illustrated, was interested in ALL good stories regardless of the school or the sport. I loved our regular Sunday night 'suggestions/ideas' conversations, which usually began with a short chat with Arlene. What a special couple in my life!
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