Dennis Grow Obituary
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Dennis was employed for 38 years for East Penn Manufacturing (Deka) MH in the Industrial Building. He was a active firefighter and lifetime member at the Topton Fire Company for 45 years. He served in several ranks, including Assistant Chief, Fire Chief, and Fire Marshal. He worked at Emmaus Fire Department for 10 years. He was a dedicated Fire Instructor for over 25 years and instructed many new firefighters in the local area.
He is survived his son Dustin and daughter-in-law Ellen (Hansen) Grow, son Devin Grow and Fiancé Shelly Huff; and grandchildren Brody, Vivienne, Logan, and Daxton. He is survived by his mother Kathryn S. (Oswald) Grow, sister Denise (Grow) Weaknecht, and sister Dawn (Grow) Schadler. He is survived by nieces and a nephew.
Funeral services (memorial) will be held at Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, 1227 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM. The family will receive friends and relatives from 1:00-2:30 PM.
Flowers can be sent or contributions may be made to: Topton Volunteer Fire Company, 600 State Street, Topton, PA 19562.
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Lisa Gulley
October 31, 2025
Waking up to this sad news. My condolences to the Grow family. I knew Dennis through school and over many years, heard of his continued commitment in service to his community. He will surely be missed.
Jeff Schellenberger
October 28, 2025
Very sorry to see this news. Dennis & I went through Rockland ES & Brandywine MS / HS. He was a good guy. Very sorry for your loss. Condolences.
Dale Rothermel
October 27, 2025
Dennis you will be missed. Working with you thru the fire service you were always in good spirits.
Dennis was my best man 43 years ago. You will be missed at the fire company and basically anywhere you were at.
Rest in peace buddy till we meet again.
Mae Rhode
October 27, 2025
Kathryn I Am So Sorry 2 Hear About Dennis. My Goes Out 2 U.
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Kevin & Rene Arnold
October 25, 2025
So sorry to hear of Dennis's passing. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ginny Wetzel
October 25, 2025
Dennis will always be remembered for his happy spirit and helpful nature. The Wetzel family will never forget you. Rest in peace dear friend! Clair, Ginny and family!
Jerry L. Keller
October 24, 2025
Dennis and I have worked together for several decades. His many years in the fire service do not go unnoticed. Will miss his smile he always had for me when we met. Rest In Peace Chief! We will take it from here!
Angie Fink
October 24, 2025
Dennis was my Chief teacher and friend, I will miss his smiling face and warm hugs. Rest easy my friend.
Victor Sacks
October 24, 2025
Dennis it was a pleasure knowing you for over 20 years and assisting Company 21 at times of need. You were a great and very well liked person and many will miss you. My thoughts goes out to your family and I will never forget you Dennis RIP my friend.
Jeremy Sacks
October 24, 2025
Growing up in the fore service you taught me alot were always there of i had questions you were my mentor Dennis and I will never forget that thank you for everything. Rest in Peace my friend
Bob Ledford
October 24, 2025
My deepest condolences to his family, Rest in Peace my brother.
Ralph Pastore Weisenberg Fire
October 24, 2025
Condolences to the Grow family. Dennis was one of my fire instructors back in 2008. He was one of those guys I would never forget. Very knowledgeable man! Very good teacher! He will be missed by many I am sure.
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