Dennis Keith Gantz

Dennis Keith Gantz obituary

Dennis Keith Gantz

Dennis Gantz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beyers Funeral Home & Crematory - Purcell Chapel on Nov. 20, 2025.

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Dennis Keith Gantz,78, of Bushnell, Florida passed away on November 13, 2025 in Sumterville, Florida. Dennis was born January 13, 1947 to Ambrose and Joyce Gantz. He was retired from the United States Air Force of 20 years as a Jet Engine Mechanic, US Airways and ABX Air. Dennis is survived by his wife Marcia (Derry) Gantz whom he met in the Air Force and Married August 17, 1978; daughters: Christina (Greg) Mulato and their children Madison and Emilee Mulato of Grove City, Pennsylvania, Sara (James) Shedden and grandson Erik Torres of Wilmington, Ohio, Tina (Bryan) Hale of Burnham, Pennsylvania, and Bobbi Jo Gantz of Milroy, Pennsylvania: sons: Brian Gantz of Wilmington, Ohio, and Patrick (Carol) Gantz of Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Five Grandchildren: Christopher (Dawn) Hale of Belleville, Pennsylvania, Jessica (Jon) Smith of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, Lane Kuhns and wife, Ashlyn of Lewistown, Pennsylvania, Tyler Gantz and wife, Trisha of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Justin Gantz and wife, Rachel of Spring Grove, Pennsylvania. great grandchildren: Alex, Caleb, Blake, Chloe, Cara, Lucas, Leah, Faith Hale Marrie, Gene, Patrick Smith, Isaac, Emma Gantz, Sophia, Julia Gantz. Great Great Grandchild: Waylen Hale. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents Joyce and Ambrose Gantz and brother Ricky. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.purcellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Purcell Chapel, Bushnell, Florida.

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