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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Dennis Nesbit
Dennis
Nesbit
Jun 28, 1949 — Jan 2, 2016
Dennis Nesbit's Obituary
Mr. Dennis Richard Nesbit, 66 of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 6:30 PM on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne.
On June 28, 1949, Dennis was born in Kokomo to Harold and Mildred Jameson Nesbit. Growing up in Howard County, he shared his childhood with a sister and two brothers. Dennis and his family made many memories skiing, fishing and boating across the sparkling waters of Lake Manitou.
Patriotism beckoned in 1968, and with great pride Dennis answered the call serving our country during the Vietnam War with the United States Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged in 1974. He was a member of the Manitou VFW post # 1343, the Leroy Shelton American Legion Post # 36, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and the Manitou Moose Family Center.
On March 31, 1998, Dennis married Laura Brantley Nesbit in Columbus. Together they shared nearly seven years of life's adventures till her passing in 2005.
Gifted with his hands, Dennis enjoyed working residential construction for his brother Mike. He was accomplished with aspects of plumbing especially sweating copper.
An American sportsman, Dennis loved to fish the waters of Lakes Manitou and Nyona. Armed with his casting rod and tackle box he looked forward to catching the limit of blue gill and bass. He also enjoyed hunting squirrel, rabbit and deer.
Dennis is lovingly remembered by his dear friend, Carmi Bickham of Rochester; father, Harold Nesbit of Branson, MO; a daughter, Kristien Ball of Clarkston, WA; three sons: Mike Ward of Rochester, Richard Nesbit of Seattle, Jerrod Dauenhauer of Tennessee ; 4 grandchildren: Kyle Dauenhauer, Jordan Teri Ball, Susan Nicole Ball, Alexandria Ryan Kostelnic; a sister, Linda Schmitt of Rochester; two brothers: Mike Nesbit and wife Julia of Rochester, Jeff Nesbit of Fort Ogden, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Dennis in death are his dear mother Mildred on January 18 , 2009, beloved wife Laura in 2005 and grandparents.
Chaplain Harry Migonis will officiate services. Military rites will be conducted by the Fulton County Honor Guard and the US Marine Honor Guard.
Funeral Services for Dennis Nesbit
Visitation
Friday
Good Family Funeral Home
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Celebration of Life
Friday
Good Family Funeral Home
Starts at 2:00 pm
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