Dennis W. “Bunk” O’Reilly, 72, of Mount Victory died Thursday, November 25, 2021 at his home.
He was born August 26, 1949 in Otsego, Michigan to the late John Edward and Mary (Boley) O’Reilly, he was also preceded in death by a son, Josh O’Reilly and two brothers: Ed and Larry Morris.
Bunk was retired from the United State Postal Service, working out of the Russells Point office. He had also been a truck driver with Signal Trucking.
He loved being at Indian Lake, whether it was boating and just being near the water. He also enjoyed Nascar, Dirt Track Racing, classic cars or just about anything to do with cars.
When he was younger, he had been in a band. He enjoyed the saxophone and classic rock. When his kids were younger, he helped with their sports teams and enjoyed watching all of their activities.
Bunk enjoyed riding his motorcycle, shooting pool, playing video games (Tiger Woods Golf), crossword puzzles, western movies and sudoku.
Surviving are his children: Toby (Sarah) O’Reilly of Richwood, Tisha (Michael) Beeching of Marysville and Brittany (Anthony) O’Reilly-Roberts of Carmel, New York; grandchildren: Alec, Owen and Broden O’Reilly, Alyssa Beeching, Christian O’Reilly, Preston Roberts, Caitlin (Robert) O’Reilly-Riegel and Jackson Cottingham; great-grandkids: Winry and Royce Riegel; daughter-in-law: Deena O’Reilly of Bellefontaine; and siblings: Loren (Amy) Morris of Heathrow, Florida and Carmen “Dee” (Larry) Skillman of New Lexington.
A Gathering of Family and Friends to celebrate his life will be Saturday, December 18, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Jackson Township Hall, 13500 Price-Mather Rd. Richwood, Ohio 43344.
Memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Assn at 5455 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43214.
The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood is assisting the family. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.