Dennis Michel
August 01, 2016
Dennis Joseph Michel was born July 1, 1970 in Maquoketa. He tragically passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at Lake of the Ozarks while trying to save his brother-in-law’s life.
Denny is survived by his loving wife of 7 years, Missey Michel; their children, Lydia (7) and Landon (5); his parents, Gary Michel and Shirley Riniker; sister, Anji (Justin) Kelderman and their children, Tyson, Peyton, Lindsey and Cade; brother, Brian Michel; sister, Lori (Jason) Handeland and their daughter, Lilly; grandfather, Alvin Michel; parents-in-law, Mike (Laura) Allen and Patti Allen; sister-in-law, Mindy Seeman and her sons, Kaden and Brady; grandparents-in-law, Alice Allen and Jerry Kissinger; other loving relatives and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Berniece Michel and Oscar and Sylvia Sommers and his grandparents-in-law, Marlin Long, Joyce Kissinger and Ernest Allen.
The family will greet friends from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 5, 2016 at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1102 NW Weigel Dr. in Ankeny. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the church with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Denny for his children’s education.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mike and Jenny Lancaster
08/04/2016
The Handeland's are so very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. We hope you can gain comfort and peace from each other. You are a wonderful family.
Lynn Penningroth Rhodes
08/04/2016
My heart and prayers are with your family. Denny was such a caring man. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss.
Ron and Karen Sommers
08/04/2016
It's been four days and still very difficult to believe all this happened. We can feel the sorry and pain from both families with the lost of these two young men. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Ronnie
Brian Matthewson
08/04/2016
Dear Michels family. I went to school with Denny and we were roommates in Las Vegas. I don't have to tell you what a great man he was it was known by all who knew him. Many good memories. So long old friend and be at peace.
Rich and Sandy Sommers
08/04/2016
Sandy and I are so sorry and sadden by the lost of Denny. Just last month, he and I were talking about early retirement and how he was going to enjoy it, with free time with all the family. Denny's big smile will always be remembered.
The entire family are in our prayers and thoughts.
Denny will be missed by all of us.
Uncle Rich
Vicki Toby and Joey Berberich
08/04/2016
Dear Missey
Our hearts are breaking for you and your family
We are holding you in our hearts and prayers
With Sympathy
Vicki Toby and Joey Berberich
Patty Brockob
08/03/2016
I have worked with Dennis both at the District Office of the USPS and down the hall at the NDC - he was such a nice person and I was so shocked to hear of his passing. Prayers to all of his family.
The Jacobs- Todd, Brook, Caden & Logann
08/03/2016
Sorry for your loss, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Stacey Sanger-Hale
08/03/2016
I am very sorry for you and your families loss. Continued prayers to all of you!
Patty and Bill Glenn
08/03/2016
Bill and I both worked at the Post Office, where we met Dennis. We were devastated to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Missey and their families.
Dee Cole
08/03/2016
Oh my! I have no words. But you have been in my prayers over and over and constantly on my mind. I know there are many who are praying for all of you. May God give you His strength.
Elaine Kelderman
08/03/2016
Denny was a most pleasant person. My sincere sympathy to the family.
LaVonne
08/03/2016
My heart goes out to the family. You have my sincere sympathy.
Marlene Kremer Sieck
08/03/2016
Shirley and family, I am deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family of Dennis.
Lori Rowan
08/03/2016
So very sad to lose such an amazing spirit. Denny will always be remembered for his warm smile and contagious laugh. Thinking of you, and praying for your healing hearts.