Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas H. and Gertrude McNiff; brothers, Lawrence, James and Gerald McNiff; parents-in-law, Leo and Laurentia Dehmer; several brothers and sisters-in-law.
Dennis will be deeply missed by his wife of 51 years, Diane McNiff; sons, Todd (Andrea) and Scott McNiff; sister, Mary (Kenneth) Beckham; brother, Dr. Thomas McNiff; sisters-in-law, Annie Holsinger, Betty McNiff and Deborah McNiff; many brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation will begin at 9:30am followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Church of the Epiphany, 1900 111th Ave NW, Coon Rapids. Interment with military honors will follow mass at Epiphany Cemetery.
Masks are required inside the church. Mass will be available to watch live on Gearhart Funeral Home Facebook page.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Church of the Epiphany or Sharing and Caring Hands.