Dennis W. Oakley, 58, of Lakeview, OH, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH.
Dennis was born on November 27, 1962, in Bellefontaine, OH, a son of the late Willard Wilson Oakley and Mary Simpkins Dye. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Dean A. Oakley, Sr.
On August 15, 2014, Dennis married Michelle Ferguson in Lakeview and she survives. He is also survived by a son; Josh Oakley of Lakeview, two stepsons: Aaron Hobart of Urbana, and Garth Hobart of Florida, two grandchildren, Carly and Reece Oakley, three sisters; Dinah (Steve) Sanders of Logansville, Dawon (Tom) Harford of Lakeview, and Denise Steed of Russells Point, two brothers; Doug (Marilyn) Oakley of Jackson Center, and Dan Oakley of Santa Fe, two sisters-in-law; Jane Oakley of Santa Fe and Melissa (Ivan) Nickerson of Arkansas and several Nieces and Nephews.
Dennis worked at Airstream for 30+ years, served with the Lakeview Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years, and was a life member of Sons of Amvets Post #39, Lakeview. Dennis was a true outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, camping, and 4-wheeling. He loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.
Chaplain Cynthia Defibaugh will begin funeral services on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St, Lakeview. Visitation will be Thursday, July 8th from 4-7 pm at the funeral home. Burial is in Walnut Hill Cemetery, New Hampshire, OH.
Memorials may be given in Dennis’ name to Lakeview Fireman’s Club.
Services are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.