Dennis Owen Race Sr., aged 80 of Kentwood, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis O. Race Jr.; and sister, Diane Hatch. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 58 years, Mary; children, Betsy (William) Jenkins, Amy (Andy) Russell; grandson, Kyle Russell; brother, David (Patricia) Race; brother-in-law, Mike (Judy) Murphy, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dennis was a devoted, faithful, and God fearing husband, dad and grandpa. He was a hard working man who provided for his family. He was devoted to his grandson and loved taking him with them on vacation trips in the motor home. He loved traveling, camping, and cruising but especially liked sweets and desserts. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 am at St. John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming with Fr. John Vallier presiding. Inurnment Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 - 10:45 am. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice or St. John Vianney Education Foundation.
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December 11, 2018 10:46am
Betsy and Mary so sorry for your lost we are thinking of you and praying
For you
Caroly @ Ruth Cole
- Carolyn cole
December 10, 2018 12:59pm
Amy & Andy & Kyle, I am so sorry for your families loss.
- Julie Mesman
December 10, 2018 3:54am
Betsy and family, so sorry to hear this. Praying for you and your family. Denny was so friendly and helpful,a hard worker and such a sweet nice spirit.
- Kennedy
December 09, 2018 4:26pm
Mary, we are thinking of all of you and wishing you, including Denny, peace. We are not likely to be there for services. If things change we will and our prayers will be there no matter what.
We love you. Roger and Sue
- Roger and Susan Miller
December 07, 2018 5:36pm
Rest In Peace, Uncle Denny. You will be missed.
- Mike Race