Dennis Moening Obituary

Dennis J. Moening

Dennis J. Moening, 76, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born May 16, 1949, in Lima, to the late Leander and Alberta (Ricker) Moening. On August 23, 1969, he married Linda Ellerbrock, who survives in Ottawa.

Other survivors include three children, Douglas (Marlene) Moening of Highland, Michigan, Russell Moening of Ottawa and Jill (Curt) Ellis of Hilliard; six grandchildren: Daniel Moening, Alex (Amanda Lamb) Moening, Jon Moening, Annabell Moening, Chase Ellis, and Carter Ellis; six siblings, Ray (Joan) Moening of Ft. Jennings, Barb Kleman of Ottawa, Janet Peck of Kalida, Donna (Gary) Miller of Bluffton, Gary (Kathy) Moening of Glandorf and Mike (Jane) Moening of Glandorf; a sister-in-law, Carol Moening of Ottawa; and two brothers-in-law, Dick Cramer of North Carolina, and James Recker of Glandorf.

He was also preceded in death by two siblings, Eileen Cramer and Richard Moening; a brother-in-law, Norman Kleman; and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Recker.

Denny was a graduate of Ottawa-Glandorf High School and served in the Army National Guard for seven years. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Glandorf, where he had formerly served as maintenance director and was an usher and eucharistic minister for many years. He was also a member of Ottawa Eagles and VFW.

Denny owned his own construction business, Moening Construction, and remodeled homes. He was a very talented woodworker, building furniture, clocks, and anything his family wanted. All they had to do was give him a picture, and he could build it.

Denny was always willing to help anyone who asked for help. He loved helping others, including the Glandorf Lions Club with their many projects around the Glandorf Park. Denny enjoyed camping, country music, and having a beer with his friends. His grandchildren and children were very important to him. He always enjoyed their visits.

Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf, with the Rev. Matt Keller officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025, and one hour prior to Mass Friday at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa.

The family would like to thank Putnam County Homecare and Hospice, as well as The Meadows of Ottawa, for their wonderful care of Dad. You made his journey through life easier.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Homecare and Hospice, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com