Dennis Gary Dock

Dennis Gary Dock obituary, Blaine, MN

Dennis Gary Dock

Dennis Dock Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 13, 2025.
Dennis Gary Dock, of Blaine, Minnesota, age 73, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on December 19, 1951, in Coon Rapids, MN, Dennis lived a life marked by love, service, and dedication to family. He was one of 7 children with no surviving parents, aunts, uncles, or siblings. Numerous nieces and nephews survive him.

Dennis is survived by his beloved wife, Lois Ann Kay; stepchildren Kelli (Todd) Wolkenhauer, Brian (Lisa) Kay, and Chad (Jennifer) Kay; grandchildren Ashley (Austin) Smith, Alex (Jessica) Wolkenhauer, Amanda (Bryce Silverling) Wolkenhauer, Derek Pendzimas, Shanna Sime, Tyler Pendzimas, Spencer Kay, Ethan Kay, and Nolan Kay; and great-grandson Noah Wolkenhauer.

Dennis's legacy of love, strength, and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. A memorial service and luncheon will be held on November 2, 2025, at Kraus-Hartig VFW Post, 6587 8100 Pleasant View Dr., Spring Lake Park, MN 55432, from 2 pm to 4 pm. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Dennis's life and honor his memory.

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