Dennis Martin Baxla

Dennis Martin Baxla, age 69, Fremont, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dennis was born on September 3, 1950 in Delaware County, Indiana. He graduated from Delta High School in 1968. He continued his education and graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor and Master’s Degree. Dennis served our Country in the United States Air Force Reserves. He was retired from Lakeland High School after teaching, math, business, and computer classes for many years. He attended the Fremont United Methodist Church for several years. He served in the Northeastern Lodge # 210 F & AM, and later the Meridian Sun Lodge # 76 F & AM for a combined 53 years. Dennis enjoyed fishing, taking many trips to Moose Lake, Canada, woodworking, and reading books. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Mae (Gould) Baxla of Fremont, Indiana, sons, Ryan Baxla of Fremont, Indiana, Jason Baxla of South Bend, Indiana, and Justin (Kristal) Baxla of Bronson, Michigan, grandchildren, Nick Reffeitt, Lucas Baxla, Cole Baxla, Logan Baxla, Cooper Baxla, and Lauren Baxla, a great-grandson, Bryson Baxla, and sisters, Rebecca (Jack) Odle of Anderson, Indiana, and Karen (Van) Myers of Parker City, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carrol Martin Baxla and Sarah Louise (Manning) Bosworth, and a daughter, Christina Baxla. Following his wishes cremation will take place. A Celebration of his Life will be held at a later time. Burial will be at Jamestown Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana. Memorial donations in his memory may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice.