Dennis Riepma

Dennis Bruce Riepma, the son of Wilson and Til (Harmsen) Riepma, was born December 31, 1943 in Long Beach, CA. His family moved from California to Iowa at an early age, where he received his education at Sheldon Christian School. He later graduated from Sheldon High School. Following his schooling, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served for 3 years on the USS Bon Homme Richard during the Vietnam era. Denny married Ellen VerMeer on June 25, 1971 in Boyden, Iowa. Following their marriage, they lived in Chariton, IA for three years, until 1974, when they moved to Spencer, Iowa. Throughout the years, he worked in the pest control business, eventually owning and operating Denny's Pest Control for several years in the northwest Iowa area. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, fishing and hunting. Denny passed away at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer, Iowa on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the age of 66. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Ellen of Spencer; two daughters: Katrina and her husband, Jacob Wingers of O'Fallon, MO and Megan Riepma of Colorado Springs, CO; two brothers: Bob and Jan Riepma of Clear Lake, IA and Ted and Peg Riepma of Sheldon, IA; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

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