Dennis Franklin Essary

Dennis Franklin Essary, age 57, of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Ottumwa Hospice.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2011 at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Cary officiating.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2011 at Behner Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Dennis Essary Family. Cards and memorials can be sent to 811 W. Kirkwood Ave. Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

Dennis was born on October 29, 1953 in Fairfield, to Donald Eugene and Donna Irene Snook Essary. He has lived most of his life in the Fairfield Community. He worked in the Core Room at Iowa Malleable Co.

Dennis is survived by his mother: Donna Essary, 1 brother: Donald (Virginia) Essary and 1 son: Eric Essary, all of Fairfield 1 granddaughter Destiny Gridley ,and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father: Donald Essary and 2 brothers: David and Danny Essary.