Dennis L. Price, Sr., 66, of Springfield, Illinois died at 12:05 am, Friday, June 3, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital. He was born September 25, 1944 in Springfield, Illinois to William James and Margaret Scheppman Price. He married Brenda R. Adkins on September 3, 1976 and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Dennis L. (Millie) Price, Jr. of Van Meter, IA and John Price of Springfield; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Bill (Barb) Price and Bob Foster both of Springfield and several nieces, nephews and cousins. His parents, step-father, Pete Foster; one sister, Marilyn Nicks and one brother John Foster preceded him in death.
Dennis was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church; Masonic Lodge #4 and was a former member of ANSAR Shrine where he helped found the ATV 4-wheelers unit. He was also a founding member of the Springfield Crappie Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, and his friends. He retired as Owner/Operator of D & J Café.
Visitation: 4-7 pm, Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Staab Funeral Home where Masonic Lodge #4 will conduct a service at 4 pm. A prayer service will conclude the visitation at 7 pm.
Funeral Mass: 10 am, Monday, June 6, 2011 at Blessed Sacrament Church with Reverend David Hoefler officiating. Entombment will be at Oak Ridge Chapel Mausoleum.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to Shriner’s Hospital; St. Jude’s or to the Springfield Honor Flight.
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Masonic Lodge #4 will conduct a service at 4 pm. A prayer service will conclude
the visitation at 7 pm.
Time: 10:00 am
Garner Chapel Cemetery
Address:
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Dennis L Price Jr posted on 10/13/11
To my father my hero, I have know idea where to start with this. My dad was also my hero, you were a teacher and a mentor to me and I never will forget all the great times we had no matter if we were casio hopping in vegas, sitting in a fishing boat or just having breakfast together. It has been a little over 3 months since God called home and took all your pain away, I miss you more and more everyday but I know that someday I will see you again and it will be a great day. Until that day comes you are always in my heart and thoughts everyday, I love you and miss you Dad and remember it is never goodbye cause I will see you again.