Dennis Knight
October 07, 2021
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Dennis Wayne Knight, 79, passed away on October 7, 2021, at Mercy Hospice Johnston. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on December 1, 1941, to Floyd and Enes Knight.
Dennis graduated from Saydel High School in 1960. He faithfully dedicated his working years to John Deere in Ankeny before retiring at 53. After retirement, he loved spending his time outdoors. He preferred the back roads to the busy highways, and enjoyed the journey to his favorite fishing spots just as much as the lakes he fished on. Gardening was also a passion, his flowers overflowing around a lawn that could never be green enough.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Shirley; children, Jodie (Jon Silverstein) Knight, Julie (Scott) Wood and Steve (Toni) Knight; grandchildren, Taylor (Chase), Cory and Brianna; sisters, Janet Cross and Karen Ruffcorn; brother-in-law, Bob (Maggie) Higday; numerous nieces and nephews.
Family will greet visitors from 4-7 p.m., on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 12, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Hope Ministries, in loving memory of Dennis.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Linda (Keller) Jones
10/10/2021
Shirley,
Deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. I'm sure he will be greatly missed. So many years have passed but have thought of you often. Take care and God bless.
John crouse
10/10/2021
What a geat loss, we are so sorry to have to read about, Dennis passing, i know he will be surly missed, I am so sorry we never got to be together over these pass years, you
both have always been great friends, and never have forgotten you,
We will be praying for you as you grieve your lost,
Please allow us to pay our respect to you. John and Zona Crouse.
Bryan & Judy Kanis
10/10/2021
May Gods promises sustain you and your family during this difficult time. Dennis was a great neighbor, always with a smile. Heaven gained a great great man. God bless!
Jeanne Eggenberger and family
10/10/2021
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family as you journey through some difficult days ahead. Gather strength from each other.
Mick & Lavona Webb
10/09/2021
Our deepest sympathy to your family in your loss...may all your loving memories help at this most difficult time.
Mike Erickson
10/09/2021
Dennis gave me the chance to grow up with all his children. I didnt know him, but if a man were to be judged by those he left behind, Dennis left a legacy. Julie and Jodie were beautiful, popular and smart back in school. Steve was younger but I became great friends with this decent man whom surely is a chip off the block. Judging Dennis by those three, he was clearly a great and decent man. Father and husband alike. My sincere condolences at the loss of your companion, mentor, and friend. God bless.