Dennis spent most of his career in banking, living in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and Wyoming. His love of the Black Hills of South Dakota and his family’s heritage in this area was a source of pride. While living in Nebraska, he developed a deep love of Nebraska Cornhusker Football. Dennis also enjoyed playing basketball in high school, traveling, reading and spending time with his family. In retirement one of his favorite pastimes was spending time with his grandson Alex. Teaching Alex chess, participating in Nerf “wars” and going out for ice cream were some of his favorite Grandpa activities. Most importantly, Dennis was a Christian who passed along his faith to his family.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Gloria Larive, sons Kendal (Wendy) of Kirkland, WA and Kevan (Ana) of Grimes, IA, daughter Lesley and grandson Alexander of Omaha, NE, along with sisters Theona (Ralph) Moss of Grand Junction, CO and Colleen (George) Coates of Georgetown, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Charleen.
Interment and celebration of Dennis’ life will be held at Hot Springs Evergreen Cemetery in South Dakota in the fall, with details to be announced at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to support the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA). Web address: http://hearingloss.org.
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