Robert Todd Dennler passed into heaven on May 4th, 2021. He was born on April 11th, 1965 and spent the majority of his life in Fayette County. No matter where he moved or for how long he moved, Fayetteville was always his home. Throughout his journey on earth, Todd gave his life to his community doing stints as a volunteer firefighter, rescue scuba diver, and paramedic. First impressions can be deceiving. On meeting Todd for the first time, some may have been under the impression that he was a grumpy old man or that he instantly didn’t like you before they got to know him. However, those that knew him and got to know him past the first encounter understood that, under the surface, he was a big teddy bear that had so much compassion for the world he lived in.
In his profession, he took many under his wing and acted as an unofficial mentor and support system. On and off the clock he acted as an animal shelter, taking in distressed animals and providing temporary (and in some cases, long term) shelter. In his personal life, Todd loved a good time, whether he was out on the lake, riding his motorcycle, sharing a meal with Coco, spending time with loved ones, or praising the Lord. He knew how to comfort us in our darkest valleys, make us laugh over the littlest things, and celebrate with us as we met important milestones as if they were his own. Todd taught us that restoration and healing are possible, even if that road is a long one to travel. Although we will miss you so dearly, we celebrate the time we had with you and we know this isn’t the end.
“Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you” -John 16:22
Todd is survived by his father, Bob, mother, Jane, brother, Sean (wife, Renea), and three children, Shawna Richmond (husband, Brian), Kimberly Dennler, and Robert Dennler Jr. (fiancé, Brenna Tyree), grandson, Alex Richmond, niece, Christin Dennler, nephew, Christopher Dennler, and several ‘adopted’ family members.
In lieu of flowers, donations to help with the funeral expenses may be sent to the funeral home.
Due to Covid-19 guidelines, guests are asked to wear masks and maintain social distancing.
Services will take place on Tuesday, May 11th. Visitation hours for family will be held from 11-12 pm and friends from 12-1 pm at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at Huse Memorial Park at 1:30 pm.
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