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Dennis Buller Obituary
Dennis Elbert "Chief," "The Bull," "Denny," Buller Sr., 69, of Three Oaks died Saturday, March 9, 2024, with his beloved puppy by his side.
His life began on Sept. 17, 1954, in Michigan City, Ind., the fourth of five children born to Bert and Lillian "Ma Bull" Buller.
He married Darleen K. Rohm on May 26, 1983, in Las Vegas.
Dennis dedicated his life to serving and protecting others. He retired from the Berrien County Sheriff's Department as a detective sergeant where he served for 26 years. He then became the chief of police for Three Oaks for many years. He also served for multiple police departments in Berrien County. He also served as a volunteer firefighter for Three Oaks.
He enjoyed cooking, which he started to do when he was a teenager. He loved hunting, collecting, and entertaining friends and family. He never knew a stranger. Dennis was past president for the Football Booster for River Valley, as well as a past president of the FOP Lodge 96. He also coached Three Oaks Little League for many years.
Dennis will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his spouse, Darleen K. Buller of Three Oaks; his beloved beagle, Jill; one daughter, Elia (Davide) Gambino of Galien; four sons, Jeremy (Sarah) Brault of St. Joseph, Brian Buller of Three Oaks, Dennis E. (Holly) Buller Jr., of Three Oaks, Devon Guthrie of Three Oaks; 12 beloved grandchildren; one sister, Ann (Daryl) Spencer of Baroda; one brother, Albert (Janet) Buller of Battle Creek, Mich.; one sister-in-law, Yolanda Buller of Battle Creek; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert "Bob" Buller and infant brother, Delbert Buller.
Family and friends will gather for a memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, in Calvary Church, 602 N. Elm St., Three Oaks. A celebration of life will follow the service at noon in the FOP Lodge 96, 2665 Niles Road, St. Joseph.
The family prefers contributions in memory of Dennis be made to the mental health of first responders, in care of Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash St. East, Three Oaks, MI 49128.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.
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