H. Eugene "Denny" Dennis

1916 - 2005

H. Eugene "Denny" Dennis

1916 - 2005

H. Dennis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 25, 2005.
H. Eugene "Denny" Dennis, 89, of Minerva, died November 24, 2005 in Alliance Community Hospital. Born June 29, 1916, he was the son of the late Homer and Flossie Dennis. Denny was a graduate of Minerva High School, attended Ohio State University and served in the US Navy during World War II.

He married Gladys M. Rinehart on May 12, 1940. He purchased Alvin Wright's grocery store in 1955 after having worked there since 1935. Denny and Gladys owned and operated Denny's Market on Market Street and moved in 1973 to East Lincoln Way to the previous A & P store location.

Denny served on the Board of Directors of the Minerva Banking Company and Tusco Grocers, Inc. He was a member of the Minerva Jaycees, the Minerva Lions Club and the Associated Grocers. He also served on the Board of Trustees of First Presbyterian Church in Minerva, was a church elder and sang in the choir. He was an accomplished musician and played the violin, upright bass and tuba. He was preceded in death by son Robert Eugene in 1993, wife Gladys in 2000 and brother Drexel in 2004. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Barbara and Bill Martin of Carrollton, daughter-in-law Rosemary Dennis of Minerva, grandchildren Jeffrey Crowl of Minerva, Shelley (Jeff) Albaugh of Carrollton; Denise (David) Bowsher of Findlay, Erin (Kurt) Culbert of Salisbury, NC; Kelli (Rodney) Baxter of Canton; Karla (Katsuyuki) Watauchi of Tokyo, Japan; Kris (Sean) McArdel of Robertsville; Kyle Dennis of Houston, TX; Bethany Dennis of Harrisburg, PA and ten great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday November 28, 2005 in the Bartley Funeral Home with Rev. John Lane officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Sunday 2 - 4 PM in the funeral home. Friends unable to attend may register online at out websitre:www.bartleyfuneralhome.com. Bartley 330-868-4114

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign H. Dennis's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

November 27, 2005

JANET SNIVELY-MOORE posted to the memorial.

November 25, 2005

Bartley Funeral Home posted to the memorial.

November 25, 2005

Legacy Remembers posted an obituary.

2 Entries

JANET SNIVELY-MOORE

November 27, 2005

A GENTLE MAN WILL BE MISSED.

Bartley Funeral Home

November 25, 2005

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Bartley Funeral Home - Minerva

205 West Lincoln Way P.O. Box 255, Minerva, OH 44657

Make a Donation
in H. Dennis's name

How to support H.'s loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor H. Dennis's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored

Sign H. Dennis's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

November 27, 2005

JANET SNIVELY-MOORE posted to the memorial.

November 25, 2005

Bartley Funeral Home posted to the memorial.

November 25, 2005

Legacy Remembers posted an obituary.