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1951
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2019
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Dennis Ray Obituary
Dennis attended local schools and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School, with the Class of 1969 and went on to attend Purdue University.
Dennis worked for Joslyn Stainless Steel Corporation until their closing, when he went to work for Superior Essex Wire and Cable. He was an avid card game player, outdoorsman, and bird watcher. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
On June 2, 1989 Dennis married Trois Ann Rice in Columbia City.
Survivors include his daughter Amara "Aimee" (Mark) Noragon of Columbia City; grandchildren Tyler Noragon of Tempe, Ariz., Baley (Eric) Davies and Ryce Noragon, both of Columbia City; great-grandchildren Emily and Logan; sister Suzanne (Steve) Deubner of Columbia City; nephew Todd (Erin) Cook of Columbia City; niece Robyn Tuttle of South Whitley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Trois Ann Ray, and son Terry Boyles.
Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.
Funeral services for Dennis will be held immediately following at 5 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in memory of Dennis may be made to his final expense account.
Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send the family an online condolence.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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