Don Dallenbach

Don Dallenbach obituary, Hendersonville, TN

Don Dallenbach

Don Dallenbach Obituary

Visit the Sumner Funeral and Cremation Lakeside - Hendersonville website to view the full obituary.

Don Dallenbach aged 58, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 9, 1966, in Taipei, Taiwan, Don had a heart of service and dedicated his life to supporting others, both in his career and in his personal relationships.

A proud 32-year member of the Hendersonville Fire Department, Don served as a Captain on C Shift at Station 5, where he was admired for his courage and commitment to the community. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations of firefighters who follow in his footsteps.

Don was a 1984 graduate of Hendersonville High School, but it was his profound love for his family that defined him in later years. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 28 years, Denise Dallenbach, and an adoring father to his sons, Dylan Dallenbach (Sierah) and Drew Dallenbach (Emily). Don cherished every moment with his family, taking great pride in his role as a husband and father.

He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Patsy Osgatharp; father-in-law, Jack Osgatharp; and siblings, brother Heath Hagan (Emily), sister Jeanie Bandy (Eric), brother Casey Hagan (Lauren); cousin who he considered his sister, Shannon Dallenbach Thompson; and his aunt, Sue Tricario. He leaves behind several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and cherished members of his Hendersonville Fire Department family.

Don is preceded in death by his parents, Don and Laurie Dallenbach, and his sister, Tracy Dallenbach.

Funeral Services honoring Don will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. from Long Hollow Church in Hendersonville. Interment with full Firefighter Honors will follow in Hendersonville Memory Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. and Friday from 10:00 A.M. until time of service all at the church. 

As we remember Don Dallenbach, we celebrate a life marked by strength, service, and a deep love for family. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to know him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers, Firefighter Cancer Support Network, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or Live Love Nashville. Don was passionate about supporting Tunnel to Towers, donating monthly, help honor his memory by supporting this organization. 

Arrangements Entrusted to: Sumner Funeral & Cremation Lakeside, Hendersonville (615) 822-4442 www.sumnerfuneral.com

 

 

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