LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On May 10 at the age of 62 the most amazing man and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away surrounded by his family.

He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and became a resident of Lake County in 1959.

Dennis graduated from Lower Lake High School in 1971, he returned to Lake County after graduating Chico State.

As a person who loved the written word, Dennis found his calling working at the Redbud Library for the past 17 years.

Dennis is survived by the light of his life, best friend and wife, Denise; his daughters, Rebecca, Jennifer and Kathrine; son-in-law, Rick; and grandkids, Caitlin, Connor and Stephanie.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake, CA 95422, telephone 707-994-5115.

Friends are warmly invited to attend a visitation on Friday, May 13, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, 16140 Main St., Lower Lake.

A celebration of life will be held at Clear Lake State Park in Kelseyville by the visitor center on Sunday, May 15, beginning at 2 p.m. This will be a potluck celebration so please bring your favorite dish to share in honor, and memory, of Dennis.

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel. Please share your loving memories of Dennis by signing his online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .