Dennis Leon Laffin, age 77, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at his rural Rockford home.
Born March 30, 1945, in Mercer County, he was the son of Dwight & Minnie (Brehm) Laffin.
His wife of 58 years, Gloria (Fickert) Laffin, survives, along with their daughters: Dawn (Doug) Marvel of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Diana (Gene) Hynde of Muskegon, Michigan, four grandchildren: Ashley (Ethan) Miller, Toby Marvel (fiancée Laura Fawzi), Blaine Hynde, and Kennedy Hynde, and a great grandchild, Maddox Miller.
Dennis is also survived by his sisters: Jannis (Dan) Osterloh, Cinda (Bob) Cook, and Trude Laffin, all from Celina, and his brother and sisters-in-law: Wayne (Sally) Fickert of Rockford, and Pamela Laffin of Celina.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Darryl “Doc” Laffin.
A veteran of the United States Army, Dennis served with the Big Red 1 during the Vietnam War. After attending Celina High School, Dennis was a lifelong farmer, and worked for 22 years at General Electric in Decatur.
Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family. He adored his grandchildren and great-grandchild, and loved following their sporting events and activities. Dennis was also an avid hunter and fisherman all of his life. He was a lifelong member of the former St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Rockford, where he served the church in many various roles.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 28, at St. Paul’s Country Church of Rockford, 1538 Oregon Rd., Rockford. Pastor Douglas Meyer is officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Country Church Cemetery.
Calling Hours are 3:00-7:00 PM, Friday, May 27, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, and 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturday, at the church.
Memorial Contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice or St. Paul’s Country Church of Rockford.
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