Dennis Henry Epp

Dennis H. Epp

Sunrise: March 1938

Sunset: November 2024

Dennis “Denny” Epp was born on Long Island, New York, to Dorothy (Wilson, deceased) and Gustave Epp (deceased). Through no circumstance he created, Denny was separated from his biological family and grew up on a working boys’ farm. (Dorothy later married Warren Zeh (deceased), who became the main paternal figure in Denny’s adult life). From a rambunctious farm boy later reunited with his family, Denny grew up and joined the Army National Guard at age 20, then married at age 23. Denny worked as a lineman by trade, which moved the new family many times. With his Mom and Brother in Colorado already, Denny settled the family in Loveland, CO, in 1976, eventually becoming Superintendent of the Electric Department for the City of Loveland. After retirement, he came out of retirement to drive a school bus in Loveland. He sure did love transporting those kids! His dedication to the kids was acknowledged by the gifts of gratitude they created and presented, many of the gifts kept as mementos long after he stopped driving. 

Between retirements, Denny and his wife Marilyn, often accompanied by close friends, traveled all over the USA on various RV trips; their 1970 VW Bug Herbie in tow!!! Denny was an active member of the Elks lodge, Loveland lodge BPOE 1051. He rose to Exalted ruler and held many other decorated ranks within the Elks lodge hierarchy. He took his membership and the duties of the Lodge very seriously. Denny was a Mason and a Moose lodge member as well, but nothing rose to the pinnacle as did the Elks. Denny loved watching sports of any type, with a special affinity for Baseball. Bluegrass was his music, Budweiser his beer, and with that combination, he sometimes played the spoons!!! 

In 2021, Denny and Marilyn moved to Grand Junction, CO, where their daughter(s) reside. Denny and Marilyn raised two daughters: Karen (Epp) Hughes (Greg) and Barbara Epp (Benesh) Dunn. Karen preceded Denny in death many years ago. His only granddaughter Kristina (Hughes) Crabtree passed from this world too, earlier this year. 

A long life fulfilled; Denny found peace late this year. 

Denny is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marilyn (Braun) Epp, daughter Barbara Epp Dunn (Dirk), Grandchildren Dallas Benesh, (step) Brandon Dunn, Chad Hughes (Jess), Matthew Hughes (Tina); three Great Grandchildren, Trinity Hughes, Alivia Hughes, and Ronin Crabtree; brother James Epp, nieces Kim (Epp) Fancher (“Jack”), Lauren (Epp) Lee (Jerry), and nephew Gregory Epp (Jennifer). 

Denny’s wish is to be cremated. A memorial service/life celebration may be determined at a future date. 

Consider a charitable donation (of your choice) in his memory! Grow something!! Gather together and raise a glass!! SKAL! Denny would want you to remember him. Simply that. Keep him in what memories you hold and share with one another.

In loving memory of Dennis H. Epp.