Dennis Richard Breese Sr.

Dennis R. Breese, Sr. (73) passed away October 20, 2026. Dennis was born on December 31, 1952, to parents Burton and Jean (nee Cormier) Breese. He graduated from Avon Lake High School in 1971 and lived most of his life in Avon Lake. He made his home in Loudonville for the past 27 years.

Dennis was a train enthusiast. He owned two model train stores, participated in countless train shows and traveled to watch trains all over the country. He enjoyed driving both professionally and for pleasure. He loved the Loudonville farm dearly and was content to mow the yard, fish in the pond and enjoy the land.

Dennis is survived by his wife Joyce (nee Yeilding), brother Mark (Pat), brother-in-law Dale Yeilding (Sandy), children: Dennis (Laura), Jeff (Nina) and Molly, grandchildren: Maisy (Bryce), Marley, Abby, Gwen, Annie and Keegan, three great-grandchildren, Uncle Bud (Elgie), nephews Mark (Ann), Chad & Jack, nieces Briana (Nick) and Jess, one great-niece and many wonderful cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lou Ann.

Celebration of life will be held Friday Oct. 30, 2026, at 1:00pm at the Jelloway Methodist Church at 21248 Wooster Rd. Danville, OH. The family will have a private burial.

Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services by Wappner are honored to serve the family of Dennis R. Breese, Sr.