Dennis Starnes age 66 of Grinnell, Iowa died on Friday at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Burial in the Ivy Hill Cemetery north of Malcom, Iowa.
Dennis Dee Starnes was the son of Harold Wesleyand Anna Whilimina Bach Starnes. He was raised in Grinnell and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1969. He was a hard worker and worked various jobs throughout his high school career including: McNally's and All Star Ford.
Following his education, Dennis resided in Grinnell and worked for several area businesses including: Miracle Recreation, Farm Hand, the Super Car Wash and for a brief time partnered with longtime friend Gene Sheets in operating their own drywall business. He eventually went to work at Wenco Windows where he worked for over 20 years until poor health made it necessary to retire.
He was married to Kay Clubb in the mid 1970s, but the marriage ended shortly after.
He was married to Marilyn McDonald on June 9, 1988 in Grinnell. To this union two children were born; Heather and Michael.
Dennis was a family man and a stranger to no one. He was an outdoorsman who loved camping and fishing. During the summer weekends he could often be found camping in his favorite spot at Diamond Lake west of Montezuma, Iowa. He was famous for his outgoing smile and wave at all he encountered. He was also known for grilling skills. He could often be found over the fire at the campground making his signature breakfast of scrambled eggs with bacon.
He was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan unless the Hawks were playing the Iowa State Cyclones, where his daughter, Heather attended college. He held a special love for his dog, Lady and grandson, Miguel.
Dennis Dee Starnes was the son of Harold Wesleyand Anna Whilimina Bach Starnes. He was raised in Grinnell and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1969. He was a hard worker and worked various jobs throughout his high school career including: McNally's and All Star Ford.
Following his education, Dennis resided in Grinnell and worked for several area businesses including: Miracle Recreation, Farm Hand, the Super Car Wash and for a brief time partnered with longtime friend Gene Sheets in operating their own drywall business. He eventually went to work at Wenco Windows where he worked for over 20 years until poor health made it necessary to retire.
He was married to Kay Clubb in the mid 1970s, but the marriage ended shortly after.
He was married to Marilyn McDonald on June 9, 1988 in Grinnell. To this union two children were born; Heather and Michael.
Dennis was a family man and a stranger to no one. He was an outdoorsman who loved camping and fishing. During the summer weekends he could often be found camping in his favorite spot at Diamond Lake west of Montezuma, Iowa. He was famous for his outgoing smile and wave at all he encountered. He was also known for grilling skills. He could often be found over the fire at the campground making his signature breakfast of scrambled eggs with bacon.
He was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan unless the Hawks were playing the Iowa State Cyclones, where his daughter, Heather attended college. He held a special love for his dog, Lady and grandson, Miguel.
Dennis Starnes age 66 of Grinnell, Iowa died on Friday at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Burial in the Ivy Hill Cemetery north of Malcom, Iowa.
Dennis Dee Starnes was the son of Harold Wesleyand Anna Whilimina Bach Starnes. He was raised in Grinnell and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1969. He was a hard worker and worked various jobs throughout his high school career including: McNally's and All Star Ford.
Following his education, Dennis resided in Grinnell and worked for several area businesses including: Miracle Recreation, Farm Hand, the Super Car Wash and for a brief time partnered with longtime friend Gene Sheets in operating their own drywall business. He eventually went to work at Wenco Windows where he worked for over 20 years until poor health made it necessary to retire.
He was married to Kay Clubb in the mid 1970s, but the marriage ended shortly after.
He was married to Marilyn McDonald on June 9, 1988 in Grinnell. To this union two children were born; Heather and Michael.
Dennis was a family man and a stranger to no one. He was an outdoorsman who loved camping and fishing. During the summer weekends he could often be found camping in his favorite spot at Diamond Lake west of Montezuma, Iowa. He was famous for his outgoing smile and wave at all he encountered. He was also known for grilling skills. He could often be found over the fire at the campground making his signature breakfast of scrambled eggs with bacon.
He was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan unless the Hawks were playing the Iowa State Cyclones, where his daughter, Heather attended college. He held a special love for his dog, Lady and grandson, Miguel.
Dennis Dee Starnes was the son of Harold Wesleyand Anna Whilimina Bach Starnes. He was raised in Grinnell and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1969. He was a hard worker and worked various jobs throughout his high school career including: McNally's and All Star Ford.
Following his education, Dennis resided in Grinnell and worked for several area businesses including: Miracle Recreation, Farm Hand, the Super Car Wash and for a brief time partnered with longtime friend Gene Sheets in operating their own drywall business. He eventually went to work at Wenco Windows where he worked for over 20 years until poor health made it necessary to retire.
He was married to Kay Clubb in the mid 1970s, but the marriage ended shortly after.
He was married to Marilyn McDonald on June 9, 1988 in Grinnell. To this union two children were born; Heather and Michael.
Dennis was a family man and a stranger to no one. He was an outdoorsman who loved camping and fishing. During the summer weekends he could often be found camping in his favorite spot at Diamond Lake west of Montezuma, Iowa. He was famous for his outgoing smile and wave at all he encountered. He was also known for grilling skills. He could often be found over the fire at the campground making his signature breakfast of scrambled eggs with bacon.
He was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan unless the Hawks were playing the Iowa State Cyclones, where his daughter, Heather attended college. He held a special love for his dog, Lady and grandson, Miguel.
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