Dennis Dykhouse

May 29, 1953 ~ August 4, 2024

Dennis G. Dykhouse, age 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2024. He proudly served his country in the Naval Reserve and served with the Grand Rapids Fire Department for over 28 years. After retirement he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, golfing, and gardening. He was a long-time member of St. Paul's Anglican Catholic Church. Dennis was very patriotic and loved his country, community, and sports teams like the Detroit Red Wings, and Michigan football. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Marilyn Dykhouse; and stepmother, Mary Dykhouse. Dennis will be lovingly remembered by his children and grandchildren, Dave and Karen Dykhouse (Kyra, Hailey, Trevor, Ariana, Cadence, Braxton, Graham, Paisley, Oaklyn, Thatcher), Lisa and Josh Gies (Sam, Josie), Jeff and Allison Dykhouse (Ella, Anna), and James Dykhouse; siblings, Deb and Randy Bailey, Richard and Julie Dykhouse; and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at St. Paul’s Anglican Catholic Church, 2560 Lake Michigan Dr. NW, Grand Rapids, 49504 with Deacon Charles Buitendyk officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Friday, August 9, 2024 from 5-8 pm at GR FireHall, 1930 Fuller Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, 49505. An additional hour of visitation will be held starting at 10 am at the church prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Grand Rapids Firefighter Charity Fund. 

Memorial Visitation
Friday, August 9
5:00pm - 8:00pm

GR FireHall
1930 Fuller Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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Memorial Visitation
Saturday, August 10
10:00am - 11:00am

St. Paul’s Anglican Catholic Church
2560 Lake Michigan Dr. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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Memorial Mass
Saturday, August 10
11:00am

St. Paul’s Anglican Catholic Church
2560 Lake Michigan Dr. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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August 09, 2024 11:44am
Deb and family. We are praying for Dennis that he is resting in the comfort of Jesus’s hands now. May you all find peace and comfort also. Love, Charline and David ODonnell

- Charline ODonnell

August 09, 2024 11:36am
May Dennis rest in peace and his family recieve comfort and strength in the coming days. David and I send our loving prayers especially to Deb & Randy.

- Charline ODonnell

August 07, 2024 10:41am
Deb, Dick and all the Dykhouse family. Sorry for the loss of Den. I am grateful to God for allowing the meeting of my mom and your dad through a message in a bottle thrown into Lake Michigan at sunset. Otherwise, all the good that came as a result of that connection on the beach, never would have happened. We would never have known you guys whom we respected, loved and admired over the years. I think about that a LOT. Blessings and peace.

- Wayne and Jenni Madden




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