Carroll E. “Pete” Dennis, 86, of Urbana, passed away Friday morning, June 11, 2021, at Green Hills Care Center.
Pete was born in Champaign County on September 21, 1934, to the late Edward and Mabel E. (Johnson) Dennis. He married Elizabeth F. Zeiner on April 19,1968, and she preceded him in death on May 13, 2020.
Pete is survived by his daughters, Lori (Joe) Seiler of Mt. Victory, and Denise Niswonger of Urbana; six grandchildren: Joey, Josh, Blake, Dani “Muffin” (Jeff), Cody, and Kelsey (Breaden); and two great-grandchildren: Skylar and Abrielle.
Pete worked in assembly at International Harvester for 27-plus years and was a member of the UAW. With his wife Betty, they helped establish the Church of Christ in Urbana. Pete enjoyed trains, woodworking, yard work, and collecting tools.
Michael Birt will officiate Pete’s funeral service on Tuesday, June 15,, at 1p.m. at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, West Liberty, where visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial will be in Kingscreek Cemetery.
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, West Liberty, is honored to serve the Dennis family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.