Freddy "Dean" Dennis
October 7, 1941 ~ October 17, 2025
Freddy “Dean” Dennis, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Born on October 7, 1941, in Mechanicsville, Iowa, Dean spent his childhood there and was the son of Marty and Ben Dennis.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2025, St. Ludmila Catholic Church, with Visitation held from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Luncheon will follow the Mass. Burial: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Dean married his lifelong sweetheart, Karen Donohoe, on June 10, 1961, and together they celebrated 64 years of marriage.
Dean is survived by his beloved wife Karen; children, Dan (Donna) Dennis, Lisa (Chris) Atencio, Dave (Wendy) Dennis, Shelly Dennis, and Matt Dennis; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Darrel (Kay) Dennis and Marcia (Gordon) Thomas; many nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him dearly.
Dean was a man of many passions and friendships. He was a skilled pipe fitter and retired as a service salesperson from Johnson Controls. He was very involved with the church, including being on the committee to build the new St. Ludmila Catholic Church.
Dean loved the outdoors and the camaraderie that came with it. He cherished Canadian fishing trips with his sons and grandsons and spent nearly twenty years wintering in Texas. He enjoyed golfing, billiards, and playing cards. Dean’s sense of fun was matched only by his love of family and his deep faith.
Memorials in Deans name may be made to Camp Courageous.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025
9:00 am - 10:30 am
St. Ludmila Catholic Church
211 21st Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-362-7282
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-362-7282
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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I’m so sorry to you all. Dean is such a kind man. It was a joy growing up next to your family Karen you’re so sweet too. Blessings on Dean and I pray for peace & Comfort to your entire family ( Angie Statler)
-backyard pool always open, many summer afternoons enjoyed
-basketball games on the backyard court, cousins vs. uncles
-go cart & mini bike rides
-horse back rides
-those darn goats
-Holly, Dolly, & Molly
-4th of July Celebrations, every year at the house, with fireworks under grandma Dorie’s lawn chair
-Christmas Day at grandma Doris and grandpa Irv
-New Years Day watching football
-always a card game going
-preachers stomp
-great fishing stories
-enjoyed having cousins up to Minnesota a few times for vacation at Hazelglade
-so many more
Uncle Dean always made family events fun and upbeat, and something we all looked forward to.
Memories that will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace Uncle Dean. You are loved and never forgotten.
Thinking of you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. Jenny and Jim Tursi
I’m so very sorry to hear that Dean passed. He was such a great person and I always enjoyed chatting with him!! What a special man he was …Big hugs to you all, may your memories help you through the hard days !!
May he enjoy eternal life in Heaven 🙏🏼
Dean has been a wonderful brother in law and it has been our good fortune to be a part of his life. Our precious memories and time spent with him, have truly been a gift. God’s Blessings to Karen and family. Love, Denny and Julie Gilds
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Dean. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Uncle Dean was a Special guy! Great sense of humor. He will be missed.
See you on the other side! Love ya!
Remembering our good times working at Johnson Gas with Dean and friends
Praying for your family left behind but Dean is waiting for you in Heaven. He and Karen always had an open door for family and friends. David and Steve had many hours of fun in your family home. Lots of good memories. Karen, thank you for being your husband’s caregiver. You two were special.
To Karen and the Dennis family. My prayers are with you during the loss of Dean. What a void he leaves in everyone’s world that had the pleasure to know him! Such a great mentor to so many while making it fun and creating fun and hilarious memories!! Rest in peace Dean. I will never not remember you!!! If I had a dime for every time you told me: “you gotta screw loose” I’d be a rich man. But I’m even more rich because you were in my life!!!
We are so sorry for your loss. Dean was such a nice person. He was always so friendly and cheerful. May the happy memories of him comfort you throughout the coming years.
Keith and Connie Miller
Dear Karen and Family,
Mike and I want to extend our sympathy for your loss. Dean was such a warm and welcoming person to know. We are thinking of and praying for all of you.