Dennis Clair Devick

Dennis Clair Devick passed away late on January 31, 2026 at Westhaven Communities Care Center in Boone, Iowa. Dennis was under Hospice care suffering from multiple health conditions including congestive heart failure. He embraced his conditions boldly, knowing that he would be reunited in Heaven with loved ones soon.

Dennis Clair Devick was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on February 20, 1944, to Clair Wayne and Iris Ione (Tarrence) Devick. He attended school in Marshalltown and graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1962. After high school, he attended William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa, receiving his Bachelors in Education. While there he met Betty Sue Whitsel. The two were heavily involved in church activities and music. They were wed on September 3, 1965.

Denny and Betty had two children, Brian Clay born February 1, 1967 and Denise Renee born September 21, 1969.

Dennis was a teacher and educator for most of his life. He worked for many years at Des Moines Public Schools before becoming disabled with kidney failure. He spent his disabled and retired years working part time as a director for Shalom Bible College and Seminary. Dennis had multiple degrees including a Masters in Education and a Doctorate in Christian Ministry.

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents Clair Wayne Devick and Iris Ione Tarrence Devick, his stepmother Lucille May Sturz Rasmussen Devick, his grandparents Ray and Elzada Tarrance and Edmund and Othelia Devick, his brother Bruce Devick, and his brother Toby Devick.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 60 years Betty Sue Whitsel Devick, his children Brian (Christi) Devick and Denise (Nick) Runza, sister Diane Devick, sister Nadine (Clelen) Looney, brother Ted (Marilyn) Devick. Grandchildren Anthony (Rachel) Devick, Nicholle Carlson (Shane Laird), Natthanial Devick (Zoe Dupey), Grace Runza, and Gabrial Runza. Five great grandchildren, Lauren Devick, Cassie Devick, Greysen Laird, Jordan Devick, and Whitney Devick.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 60 years Betty Sue Whitsel Devick, his children Brian (and Christi) Devick and Denise (and Nick) Runza and sister Diane Devick, sister Nadine (and Clelen) Looney, brother Ted (and Marilyn) Devick. Grandchildren Anthony (and Rachel) Devick, Nicholle Carlson (and Shane Laird), Natthanial Devick (and Zoe Dupey), Grace Runza, and Gabrial Runza. Five great grandchildren, Lauren Devick, Cassie Devick, Greysen Laird, Jordan Devick, and Whitney Devick.

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