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Dennis was born August 25, 1946 in Mishawaka, IN. After graduation Penn High School in Mishawaka he went to Indiana University, worked with his dad & also at Bubbs Funeral Home. He then joined the Army where he attained rank of Buck Sergeant. While serving (and reinlisting) he was in Germany, Korea, Indochina and 3 tours in Vietnam where he was a Platoon Leader in the Tet Offensive. After his Honorable Discharge he began his career as a Draftsman and then as a contract Design Engineer, and lastly a motel owner.
In 1983 he met Elaine, the love of his life. They wed on October 26, 1985. As an engineer, Dennis & Elaine lived in several states before retiring in Arizona. They enjoyed traveling to many different places; he also loved spending time with family, bowling, fishing, camping, playing cards, bingo & casinos.
Dennis is survived by his wife Elaine; Children Dawn (David) Goldstein of MA; Dennis Somerville of MA; David Somerville of MA; Rick (Sabrina) Smith of AZ; Wayne (Stephanie) Smith of AZ; Brent (Serenity) Smith of AZ; Sisters Brenda (Charles) Niel of AZ; Diane (Mike) Zellmer of AZ; 9 Grandchildren and numerous nephews & nieces. He is preceeded in death by his parents, Hershel and Lois Somerville, and his brother Marvin Somerville.
A graveside service will be held on October 17, 2022 at 9am at National Memorial Cemetery of AZ. 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix AZ. Please meet at the front gate by 8:45
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Sis
March 9, 2023
Over 60 years of memories. As a child learning to do the twist, spending time in summer at his homes in numerous states, whether 150 miles or 1000 miles. Then growing up to live with him, the crazy parties, motorcycle rides, to have those nights when we would talk on the phone every night, to go dancing. Then when he got married so many crazy times, Ice & open water fishing, camping, casinos, vacations, New Years Eve. He could make you laugh till you cried, I always knew I had a place with him, he fiercely procured me when I needed, & if I would have a time when I needed help he would be there, he had a beautiful heart. The days before he passed more conversations,i wish I could turn back time & spend the night his last words to me was ` I Love You´ . I miss you so much Bubs, you were a wonderful man & I still listen to your voicemails & talk about you because my friends know how important you Are to me
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Sis
November 1, 2022
So many memories, so much laughter. Time with big brother as a kid was a treasure, always fun-movies, motorcycle rides, beach. We did crazy stuff- tp´d our parents car when they were at church, out dancing. Family time just playing cards, sitting & laughing at him, the life of the party. Caring person, her helped me when no one else noticed I needed a hand. His last years were a treasure, funny but also DEEP conversations & always an I love you. Just a big beautiful happy Part of my 61 years -all of my past but not here for the present & my heart hurts- miss this wonderful man
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