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Dennis Steltzer Obituary

Dennis Lee STELTZER Age 63, loving husband, brother, uncle and friend passed away Dec. 27, 2007 in Bullhead City, Arizona. Born Jan. 23, 1944 in Jamestown, N. D., he grew up and attended schools in Seattle and graduated from Seat tle University with a B.A. in Busi ness Administration. Dennis worked for the Oroweat Baking Company for 29 years where he met his wife, Irma. They were married in Seattle in 1988. Dennis and Irma moved to Bullhead City, Arizona from Seattle three years ago. He enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere of the community and looked forward to weekly poker tour naments in Laughlin where he made many friends. He is survived by his wife, Irma, of Bullhead City, AZ; brother, Alvin Steltzer of Idaho Falls, ID; sister, Phyllis Olson of Seattle, WA; numer ous family members and friends throughout the U.S.A., Canada and Europe; and his beloved black poodle, Chico, who never left his side. A Memorial Service will be held on Jan. 9, 2008 at Desert Lawn Funeral Home in Mohave Valley, AZ. Arrangements by Desert Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2008.

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Diane Rafert

January 16, 2008

Irma we were so sorry to hear about Dennis. Dennis and I and Shirley were the 3 Muskateers when we were growing up. I have many happy memories from those days.

Mike Sullivan

January 14, 2008

Dennis was a very gentle and caring man who had special way in the way he interacted with people.

Irma, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Henry Heiss

January 9, 2008

Our family will all miss Dennis. He was always a friendly and funny friend. We'll never forget how he always made you feel welcome. One of a kind.
Henry, Penny, Kristina and Jordan

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