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Dennis Leroy Milliken

May 1, 1941 — February 27, 2022

Rochester - Dennis LeRoy Milliken passed away in Mishawaka with his family by his side on February 27, 2022. He was 80 years old. Denny was born to the late Norman LeRoy Milliken and Mavis June (Hayes) Slazewski on May 1, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana.Denny is survived by his wife of more than 61 years, Janice; daughters, Lisa (Jerry) Porter and Tina (Ken Campbell) Wrzesien; sisters, Donna Mahaffy and Jackie Lahiff; 9 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.Denny served in the Army from Sept. 1959 to Sept. 1961. He served in the Korean War and at Fort Riley Kansas. He married Janice Solloway in June of 1960. She was his queen and everything he did was for her and their family.After serving, Denny worked at Studebaker and went on to work 35 years at Raco Hubbel. Once retired, he delivered campers around the country.Denny was a 1993 Bassmaster's Nationals Contestant, which he was a member of, and a proud member of the VFW post 357. He also served as a volunteer fireman for Portage Township in the 70's.Denny enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and riding his Harley and was a member of the Blue Knights. He would also give his grandchildren rides on his motorycle and ride his bike to little Sturgis. He was given the nickname ‘Hogger' back when he rode a lot and was always known as "Dennis the Menace."Denny loved his family and has left a whole that can never be filled.A Memorial Service for Denny will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 11 am., at Monson Chapel United Methodist Church, 24172 SR 2, South Bend, IN 46619.To send private condolences, please visit: http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html
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