Gerald R. Dennis

Gerald R. "Butch" Dennis, age 74, of Valparaiso passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born on October 7, 1946 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Karl and Dorothy Dennis. On June 9, 1973, he married Sue Anderson in Portage, Indiana.  Butch proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired in 2004 from working as an Operating Engineer. He was a member of the Operating Engineers local #150, the American Legion Post #502, the VVA Chapter #905 and the VVI of LaPorte. He loved guns, playing golf and recently began blacksmithing as a hobby.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Sue Dennis; son, Raymond Dennis; daughter, Jennifer (Shawn) Fuller; grandchildren, Coleton, Graham and Gracyn Fuller, and Ashlynn Dennis; sisters Susan Dennis and Carol Meier; many loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Karl and Dorothy Dennis; brother, Karl Dennis; sister, George-Ann Vestal.

A funeral service for Butch will take place Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 6:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage with Rev. Don Good officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2:00 pm until the time of service at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery in a private ceremony. For more information, please call (219) 762-3013. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com .