1942
2015
Richard A. Denney, 73 of Fort Wayne passed away at 4:58 pm on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital. Richard was a 1960 graduate of Lafayette Central High School. He was a member of the Sheriff's Reserve for the Wells County Sheriff's Department from 1982 – 1987. He had worked on several construction jobs as a heavy equipment operator for many years; most recently he worked at Phelps Dodge Magnet Wire in Fort Wayne, retiring in 2009.
He was born on May 3, 1942 in Fort Wayne, a son of Othel M. and Berneice B. (Smith) Denney.
He was united in marriage to Sue "Susie" Shepler on December 4, 1964 in Roanoke. She preceded him in death on January 14, 2009. He later married Joyce Young on March 4, 2010 in Fort Wayne. His wife survives.
Additional survivors include a daughter: Darla (Mark) Werling of Rochester, MI; four brothers: Merlin (Judy) Denney of Fort Wayne; Robert (Linda) Denney of Fort Wayne; Roland (Maryalice) Denney of Markle; Don (Bonnie) Denney of New Haven; three grandchildren: Grant, Nicholas and Kyla Werling and two stepsons: Michael Ladd and Todd Ladd both of Fort Wayne and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hoverstock Cemetery in Zanesville with Pastor Darryl Denney officiating.
Memorial donations may be made out to Feed The Children in care of Myers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 403, Markle, IN 46770.
Myers Funeral Home Markle Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
September 29, 2015
Jane W
Roland and the Denney family sympathies for your family
September 26, 2015
Danny Miller
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
September 26, 2015
Bill & Joyce Lower
Just this morning found Dick's obit on line, and was saddened at the news, and will keep you in thought and prayer, remembering our connection during our years in Fort Wayne. Pass along our sympathy to the entire family, please?
September 25, 2015
terry steed
Sorry for your loss.
September 25, 2015
terry steed
sorry for your loss.
September 25, 2015
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO OUR LOVING GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL : OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW PARADISE HOME HERE ON EARTH.
September 25, 2015
JANEECE ST.JOHN
Joyce, Darla, and the Denny family, I am so sorry about the passing of Dick. He will be missed . Many memories of Lafayette years. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family.
Jack and Janeece St.John
September 23, 2015
Anita Laymon
Joyce, I was just notified of your loss. I am so sorry that your time with Dick was so short. We will pray that you will be comforted by everyone who loves you. God bless you. Anita Laymon
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