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Louis Denny Obituary
January 24, 1932 - September 20, 2025
Louis Denny, formerly of Toledo, died September 20, 2025, in California at the age of 93. He was a priest of the Toledo Diocese from 1957 until 1975. In the early 80's, Lou helped bring Hospice to Wood County and Findlay. He also worked in providing food for the poor at a Northern California food bank.
Lou was born in south Toledo in 1932, raised in the Old West End and graduated from Tiffin Calvert High School in 1949. He attended John Carroll University and graduated from St. Meinrad Seminary College in 1953 with a degree in Philosophy. He Attended Mt. St. Mary's Seminary in Cincinnati and was ordained a priest in 1957. His assignments included Rosary Cathedral, 1957-1966, Mansfield St. Peter's, 1966-1968, Chaplain at Mercy Hospital, 1968-1970, Pastor at Providence St. Patrick's parish while Chaplain at Nazareth Hall Military Academy, 1970-1974, and Pastor at St St. Jude's parish, 1974-1975.
He is survived by his wife, Caroline; his brothers, George (Joyce) of Dayton, Rev. Charles of Perrysburg; sister-in-law, Doris Rehmert (Bob) of Dayton; also stepchildren and grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Catherine Denny; his brother, James; sister, Kathleen (Don Eggleston); and nephew, Timothy O'Hara.
Remembered in Northwest Ohio and California as having touched many lives and befriended many people. A Celebration of Life will take place in California.
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Liz and Dennis Tracy
Yesterday
Father Denny married us in 1975!! What a great man!!
Rhonna Kerchevall
September 29, 2025
We loved Father Denny at St. Jude Parish in Toledo,Ohio. I made my First Communion at my home within officiating.
God bless your soul and may you rest in peace.
Joanne Siefke (Jaros)
September 28, 2025
My sympathy to you Fr Chuck
May your brother now rest in the arms of Our Lord.
I so miss seeing you!
Joanne Siefke (Jaros)
Kathleen Moran Sobczak
September 27, 2025
Rest in peace
Colleen Neidert
September 26, 2025
I have thought of the wonderful Fr. Denny many times throughout my life. He was kind and fun. I always loved when he celebrated Mass at Rosary Cathedral. May he rest in glory now after a life well served.
Terrie McNamara
September 25, 2025
Father Denny always held a special place with the McNamara family in the Old West End and Rosary Cathedral. He is remembered with love. My sympathy to his family on his passing.
Sr. Susan Kusz
September 25, 2025
I remember him very well! My dad loved Fr. Lou Denny as our pastor at St. Jude Parish in Toledo. Several times he came to our house and others were invited and we had a home Mass outdoors. His love for God and God's people inspired my own vocation as a Sister of Notre Dame. May he rest in glory, joy and peace and may his family be consoled in their grief. His name is on our prayer board for this weekend's retreat at the Jesuit Retreat House in Oshkosh, WI.
Jim P
September 25, 2025
As a student and altar boy at Rosary Cathedral I remember Fr. Denny as a fun, kind and understanding priest. Missed him when we moved away.
Judy Baz Frankowski
September 25, 2025
Father Lou Denny was a kind down to earth person. He was our chaperone for our 8th grade trip to Cedar Point. A great, kind man. Rest in peace Lou Denny.
Gary Baz
September 25, 2025
Best priest I ever knew.
Patrick C Seitz
September 25, 2025
The first time I met Father Denny was at Mercy Hospital where he was attending a dying relative of mine. I was so impressed with his compassion and the ease with which he dealt with my relative. May he receive the kindness and gentleness that he gave in his life.
Condolences to his family.
Jim Neumann
September 25, 2025
One fantastic individual for sure. Loved always.
Rest in peace Lou, you deserve it.
Father Chris Hudgin
September 25, 2025
Fr. Denny was well loved by the kids at Rosary Cathedral, including me.
May he rest in peace. My sympathy to Chuck and the whole family.
Genevieve Geha Kirkbride
September 25, 2025
To the family of My dear Fr. Denny. He made an impression that i have carried all these years. He was our guide, our mentor to my 8th grade class at Rosary Cathedral School in 1956. He guided us before and after our marriage in 1964. He was so kind, knowledgeable and always showed us joy through faith. May he rest now, may is memory be eternal. Genevieve
Sharon Conry Adams
September 25, 2025
He was a very well loved priest at Cathedral.
Jim Auth
September 25, 2025
Great memories and inspirations from Lou!! The world will miss him! Jim A.
Mari (Conry)Tank
September 25, 2025
I was a Rosary Cathedral student. Father Denny was one of my favorite priest there. He was very kind.
I was glad when he would come and do our religion classes.
RIP....
Prayers for his family...
C & P Olms
September 25, 2025
Fr. Denny celebrated our wedding in 1975, one of his last. He was greatly loved by all student nurses, and hospital employees. Condolences to his family and all who admired him!
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