Dennis “Denny” A. Bennett, 80, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on February 7, 2023, at Stonehill Care Center surrounded by his family.

According to his wishes there will be no public services. A private burial service will take place at Dubuque Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, is assisting the family.

Denny was born on August 12, 1942, in Boone, Iowa, son of Arthur and Annabelle (Nelson) Bennett.

He was united in marriage to Nelda Neuhaus Doty on August 24, 1985, in Dubuque.

Denny is survived by his wife Nelda, children Randy (Candy) Bennett of Beresford, SD, Julie Tornberg of Beresford, SD, Bruce Bennett of Lex, SD, and Bruce (Christina) Bennett of Boone, IA, step-daughter Jennifer Lynn of Dubuque, IA, eleven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, brother Rex (Otto DeLeon) Bennett of Napa, CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Michael Benne, and two step-sons James and Jeffery Doty.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Stonehill and Hospice of Dubuque especially Courtney and Nicole, for all the great care they gave to Denny.