Dennis "Denny" Moore

Dennis "Denny" Moore obituary, Sioux City, IA

Dennis "Denny" Moore

Dennis Moore Obituary

Visit the Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Dennis “Denny” Moore, 84 of Sergeant Bluff passed away Friday, January 2, 2026. A celebration of life service will be 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Denny was born the son of Willis and Florris (Kearns) Moore on December 2, 1941 in Sioux City, Iowa. He graduated from Central High School.

On October 7, 1961, Denny was united in marriage to Barbara Joan DeLaughter in Sioux City and this union was blessed with two boys, Douglas and Robert. The family made their home in Sioux City.

Denny did asphalt construction work for 25 years. Then in 1996 he became a partner at Coney’s Used Cars with his son, Bob until 2024.

Denny’s passion was dirt track racing. He raced in his younger years and then became very supportive of his son, Bob during his racing career. He was a dirt racing promoter for 20 years and also enjoyed going on an annual racing vacation to Las Vegas with Joan.

Denny is survived by two sons, Douglas (Lori) Moore and Bob (Jenny) Moore both of Sioux City; grandchildren, Stephanie (Todd), Michael (Sarah), Kelsey, Brady, Jacie, Isabelle and Brandon; great grandchildren: Preslee, Harlow, Aubrey, Lake and Kollyns; sister, Karen (Jimmy) Dye of Texas; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joan; and sister, Shari Gill.

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