Dennis was born in 1943, in Pasco, Washington, to Hugh and Aletha Lingg, the third of 4 sons. He spent his childhood in Moses Lake and still has friends there, having recently attended his 61st high school reunion. After leaving high school Dennis joined the Army, where he served for 7 years.
After leaving military service, Dennis made his career in trucking, spending 54 years hauling freight across the country. His last 13 years in that business, until his retirement in 2018, was with his good friend Bruce Barnes at Bruce's company FTL Trucking. He did a terrific job there and customers loved him. He especially enjoyed helping Bruce close deals for new business.
Upon his retirement, Dennis moved to Spangle, Washington, with his inherited daughter and son-in-law, Connie Smith and Lawrence Colley. He lived the good life at "Rogue Ranch" and loved working daily with the horses and the 4 farm dogs that he spoiled rotten! He called himself "super duper pooper scooper" because he loved the job and took it rather seriously. It was there that Dennis discovered the Spangle Meals on Wheels group; it was a highlight to go there for lunch twice a week with his friends.
Rogue Ranch was blessed to have Dennis and his loss creates an empty space in the little family we made together.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and two of his three brothers. In addition to Connie and Lawrence, he leaves behind many treasured friends, including Melissa & Joe Wiedmer, Bruce Barnes, Dustin Moats, Chris & Tammy Judd, Brent & Becky Baldwin, Kaye & Bill Boone, and Jules Piersol Smith.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
The Spangle Service Club
165 N Main St.
Spangle, WA 99031
OR
Hospice House Spokane
367 E 7th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
A private Celebration of Life will be held in the summer.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BallandDodd.com for the Lingg family.
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