Jeffrey A. Dehner

Jeffrey A. Dehner

Jeffrey Dehner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory on Jan. 7, 2025.

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Jeffrey A. Dehner, 72, of Martinsville, passed away on January 2, 2025, at Franciscan Health Mooresville. He was born in Indianapolis on January 25, 1952, to the late Albert and Phyllis (McDonald) Dehner. Jeffrey graduated from Ben Davis High School and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married JoAnn Brinkley on March 25, 1971. 

In addition to his parents, Jeffrey is preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Kathleen Inabnitt; and brother-in-law, Rick Lee.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, JoAnn Dehner of Martinsville; daughter, Janelle Lucas (Steve) of Westfield; brother, Joseph Dehner of Michigan; sisters, Janice Lee of Pennsylvania and Jill Stout (Norman) of Camby; sisters-in-law, Susan Watkins (Gary) of Texas and Connie Straub (Steve) of Camby; grandchildren, Eli, Cora, and Riley Lucas; and his beloved cat, Rose. 

Final arrangements and cremation have been entrusted to Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. A Celebration of Life for Jeffrey will be held in the Spring.

Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

39 E High Street, Mooresville, IN 46158

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