Dennis Warren Eisman

Dennis Warren Eisman obituary, Springfield, MO

Dennis Warren Eisman

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South Gate Baptist Church

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Dennis Eisman Obituary

Published by Legacy on Feb. 16, 2026.
Dennis Warren Eisman, age 70, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on February 13, 2026, after a 10-year battle with cancer. Denny was born to Warren and Lila Eisman on April 10, 1955, in Springfield. Denny was united in marriage to Diann on March 16, 1984.

While growing up, Denny lived on a farm in Buffalo, Missouri and worked various farm jobs in the area with his father and brothers and would often show cattle at the Ozarks Empire Fair. Denny graduated from Buffalo High School in 1973 and attended Missouri State University. He worked various positions at Kraft Foods and retired after 32 years. After retirement, Denny had more time to enjoy his favorite hobbies which included watching and attending St Louis Cardinals baseball games, maintaining his various antique booths, and working in his yard. He was a member of Southgate Baptist Church for 30 years.

Denny was preceded in death by his father, Warren; his mother, Lila; and his brother, Brian. He is survived by his wife, Diann; daughter, Megan; stepdaughter Tiffany Crayton & husband Sean; stepson Scott Baker; and brothers, Kent and Greg.

A visitation for Denny will be held on Wednesday, February 18, at 10:00 AM at Southgate Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri, followed by a service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Hazelwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society: https://donate.cancer.org/

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Upcoming Events

Feb

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Visitation

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South Gate Baptist Church

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Feb

18

Service

11:00 a.m.

South Gate Baptist Church

Send Flowers