Dennis Judd Obituary
Dennis Charles Judd (September 26, 1953 – January 1, 2024)
Dennis Charles Judd, 70, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away on January 1, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Dennis was born in Bertha, MN to David Judd and MaryAnn Van Hecke.
Dennis attended Centennial High School before joining the U.S. Army and having a career at Flint Hills Refinery. Dennis was an avid sports fan, loved having the perfect yard, and enjoying time with his granddaughter, Annabella – who he called “Boo.”
Dennis was preceded in death by David Judd (Father), MaryAnn Van Hecke (Mother) – Mac, John and Lydia Judd (Grandparents), and Delbert and Francis Van Hecke (Grandparents).
Dennis was a loving husband and is survived by his wife of 42 years -Carol Judd (Horton), Proud Father and Papa to Christopher Judd (Son), William Horton-Anderson (Son) – Charlie, Samantha Gallo (Daughter) – Dominic, Annabella Gallo (Granddaughter), Jerry Judd (Brother), Ken Judd (Brother) – Gail, Phyllis Anderson (Sister) – Greg, and Robert Judd (Brother) and other loving family and friends.
Dennis’ Celebration of Life will be held at KOK Funeral Home in Cottage Grove, MN on Saturday – January 27, 2024 from 1:00PM – 4:00PM.
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