Dennis Edward Garin, age 73 of River Falls, WI, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 after battling cancer. Dennis was born the son of James and Eunice (Fox) Garin on October 18, 1945 in St. Paul, MN. He grew up in Willernie, MN. Dennis graduated from Mahtomedi High School. He served his country in the Army. Dennis attended Officer Candidate School and received his commission as a Lieutenant. He spent time in Korea in the DMZ. On April 22, 1967, Dennis was married to Cheryl Jensen in Mahtomedi, MN. He graduated from Mankato State University. Dennis worked for 3M for 28 years as the club manager at the Tartan Park Facility, retiring in 2007. He was a member of the American Legion. He was an exceptional woodworker, enjoyed hunting and was an avid reader. Dennis was a man of character with a strong moral compass. He was humble and kind and very pragmatic. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Eunice Garin. Dennis survived by his wife of 51 years, Cheryl Garin; children, Peter (Jacque) Garin, Alisa (Sean) Duncanson; grandchildren, Nicholas Duncanson, Madison Garin, Benjamin Duncanson, Mason Garin, Connor Duncanson, Rachel Garin, Rebekah Garin; brothers, Jim (Marilynn) Garin, Robert (Carol) Garin, Jack (Judy) Garin, Mike (Albita) Garin; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Celebration of Dennis’ life was held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 2- 5 pm with Military Honors at 2 pm at the Bakken-Young Funeral Home 805 E Division Street River Falls, WI. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Beautifully written. Love you Uncle Dennis ….until we meet again.
Love you to pieces Kelly! See you tomorrow 🙂
Years ago, when my then-husband Randy and I were living in Gillette WY, we made a trip to Bozeman MT and briefly stopped on the way at the Visitors Center in Sheridan WY to use the bathroom. We’d gotten nearly to Billings MT before I realized I’d left my purse hanging on the stall door! And Randy’s wallet was in my purse, along with my own wallet! Yikes. No money, no cards, no way to buy gas, nothing. I don’t remember how it was I knew Dennis and Cheryl were living in Billings right then, but I looked them right up and we rolled in unannounced with a nearly empty gas tank asking if we could borrow $200 to make the rest of our trip. And wow, even though we hadn’t seen each other for probably 10 years, Dennis loaned us the cash. Now that’s a great cousin to have. And yes, we paid him back as soon as we got back home.
My heartfelt condolences. Such a dear, sweet person, I am sad he is gone.
Thanks for sharing Vicki! Dad was one of the most selfless men I have known. Your memory of him warms my heart. Thank you.
Vicki – Thank you for sharing. That’s a story I didn’t know about dad. It definitely fits how he lived his life. He was such a selfless man. I am blessed to call him my dad.
I didn’t know he passed away ! I had the pleasure to know them working at the Copper Kettle ! I’m sorry to hear this ! My Sympathy !
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