(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)Dennis Lee Merker, aged 70, passed away on August 9, 2024. He was a beloved husband, stepfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Dennis was born on January 21, 1954 and spent his formative years in Webb City, Missouri. He went on to attend classes in the Automotive Technology Department at Missouri Southern State College and later became a heavy equipment mechanic at The Victor L. Phillips Company in Joplin, Missouri. However, Dennis would spend most of his life as a small business owner and machinist at Joplin Bolt, Nut, and Screw and Joplin Special Products, respectively. Throughout his career, he was known for his hard work.
Dennis was a devoted husband, stepfather, grandfather, and pet lover. He especially loved spending the 4th of July with his grandchildren. He always offered his brand of guidance, support, and encouragement.
In his free time, Dennis enjoyed tending to his property; relaxing with his pets Millie, Tiny, Fred, and AK; tinkering with automotive projects; and riding down the area’s railroads in rail cars.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Dixie, his stepchildren, Richie Massengale and his wife Rochelle and Karen Osborn and her husband James, and his grandchildren, Brendan and his wife Alexandra, Dalton, Kamryn and her husband Luke, Jake, Garrett, and Nick.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Jody, and his brother, Stephen.
The family will plan a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Cremation arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri.
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