Dennis Keith Ely, 71, passed away Thursdsy, January 29, 2025 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater. He had been struggling with declining health for some time.
A funeral service will be held Monday, February 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ken Kurtz officiating at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
A private interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Quincy.
Dennis was born October 20, 1953 to Howard and Pauline (Caskey) Ely in Coldwater.
In 1973 Dennis graduated from Coldwater High School. He won a first place state mathematics award in DECA in his senior year.
Dennis lived in Coldwater and Osseo. For 31 years he was employed at Bundy Tubing in Coldwater.
Dennis loved sports and was a big fan of the Detroit teams, the Lions and the Tigers. He was also musical, loving to sing and play his guitar. He enjoyed local senior dances held in Coldwater and especially liked to line dance.
Dennis loved the Lord his Savior and attended various churches over the years.
Survivors include two daughters, Victoria McClure of Birch Run and Adelia Ely of Jackson; his mother, Pauline Ely, of Coldwater, brother, Danny Ely, of Coldwater, and sister Kathy (Gary) Crandall of Bronson. He also has three grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations are suggested to Gideons International.
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