OBITUARY
Denis Denny Lee Petitjean
April 11, 1943 – October 23, 2013
Denis L. “Denny” Petitjean age 70, of Yuma, Arizona and formerly of Versailles, Ohio passed away at 10:39 P.M. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at his residence. Denny was born April 11, 1943 in Russia, Ohio to the late Alpha & Ruth (George) Petitjean. Denny is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marilyn (Berger) Petitjean whom he married February 1, 1969; daughter & son-in-law, Chanda & James Brown of Versailles, Ohio; son, Shane Petitjean of Versailles, Ohio; grandchildren, Sierra Brown and Jamee Brown; great-grandchild, Cameron Brading; brothers & sister-in-law, Bob Petitjean of Middletown, Ohio, Carl & Joyce Petitjean of Prospect, Kentucky and Bill Petitjean of Marengo, Ohio; sister, Doris Dorner of Wapakoneta, Ohio; brother-in-law, Leon Freeman of Maumee, Ohio; sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law, Joan & Carl Langenkamp of Yorkshire, Ohio, Shirley & Leroy Cordonnier of Versailles, Ohio and Debbie Berger of Beavercreek, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Denny is also preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie Petitjean and Lee Edward Petitjean in infancy; sister, Joan Freeman; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Joseph & Luella Berger; brothers-in-law, John Dorner and Kenny Berger; and a sister-in-law, Phyllis Petitjean. Denny served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Denny retired from the Ohio Operating Engineers Local 18 of Dayton, Ohio where he was a heavy equipment operator. Denny was a member of the Elks Lodge in Yuma, Arizona, American Legion in New Bremen, Ohio, Fraternal Order of Eagles in Covington, Ohio, and the Painter Creek Motorcycle Club in Painter Creek, Ohio. Denny was a former member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles, Ohio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, November 4, 2013 at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles, Ohio with Rev. Fr. Jim Simons celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery in Versailles, Ohio with Military graveside services conducted by the Versailles Veteran’s Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 3, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Monday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice or Darke County Cancer Association.
Services
- Visitation Sunday, November 3, 2013
- Visitation Sunday, November 3, 2013
- Funeral Mass Monday, November 4, 2013
- Funeral Mass Monday, November 4, 2013
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November 7, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. Keep the precious memories close to your heart.
Ron and Norma Bruner
November 6, 2013
We were looking over all your pictures and brought much sadness to us. Denny was a fun loving husband and a great father. A wonderful friend with a kind heart. He loved his family and he was a friend to all. Marilyn we will keep you and your family in our prayers and know that we loved him. May God bless you and keep you all in His Heart. We love you!
Janet Mong
November 4, 2013
Marilyn and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Denny's passing. May God watch over your family and guide you thru this most difficult time. My Thoughts and Prayers.
virginia brown
November 3, 2013
Marilyn, Chanda and Family, Shane,
I am so sorry for your loss, the grief isn't any less if death comes suddenly or slowly. May he be at peace now.
Virginia Brown
Jim & Marilyn Werling
November 3, 2013
Marilyn and Family, Sorry to hear of the passing of Denny. We send our deepest smypathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.May he rest in peace.
Jim & Marilyn
November 3, 2013
Marilyn and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Denny many years ago in school. Prayers for you and your family. Sandi Litherland
Jim and Marelyn Mayo
October 31, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss. We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Marelyn
Marty Ahrens
October 30, 2013
Marilyn and family
Sorry to hear of Denny's passing. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marty & Dennis Ahrens
Paul George
October 28, 2013
Marilyn & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May he rest in peace.
Paul & Rose
Stacy & Dan Grisez
October 28, 2013
Shane,
May your heart & soul find peace & comfort in the days & weeks ahead. Extending our condolences to your & your family.
Steve & Kathy Monnin
October 28, 2013
Our prayers for Denny and his family will not cease. We are very sorry for your loss. Love and Prayers
Michelle Prior
October 28, 2013
Shane, I'm so sorry for your loss! Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Dave and Denise Ruhenkamp
October 28, 2013
Shane - We were sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul and Rachel Brown
October 27, 2013
Chanda and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
kim &elaine newport
October 27, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carolyn Tucker - Beyer
October 27, 2013
I haven't seen Denny for years but I was close with Bob and Phyllis Petitjean for many years. I'm sorry to hear of Denny's passing and would like to extend my condolences to the entire family.
October 27, 2013
A most gentle, loving man; the world shed's a tear when such a tender soul leaves for heaven. God bless those who love Denny dearly. And, Denny is truly blessed and heaven graced by this new soul come home.
You and your family are in my prayers,
Sharron Smith
Greg & Chris deFaria
October 27, 2013
Marilyn, we are so sorry to hear of Denny's passing. We are praying for you & the family. He was such a great man. Greg thought so much of him.
Greg and Chris deFaria
Paducah, Kentucky
Mary Ann Werling
October 26, 2013
Marilyn and the Petitjean Family,
Denny has always been one of my favorite cousins. I loved his great sense of humor and his compassion for others.
Sorry for your loss, he will be missed.
Lindsay and Jerry Coleman
October 26, 2013
Oh Marilyn, we are devastated to hear this and so very sorry. The world has lost a wonderful man and will be sorely missed by so many. Again, our heartfelt condolences and prayers for you and your family.
Karen Staker
October 26, 2013
So very sorry Marilyn to hear of Dennys passing. Prayers to you and your family.
Karen ----Ia
October 26, 2013
We met Dennis playing darts at Lasquinta's rv park in Yuma, he was a very nice person. Rest in Peace Denny, thinking of you. Sheldon and Doti
Linda Wappelhorst
October 26, 2013
Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear of Denny's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Roberta Ellyatt
October 26, 2013
"Marilyn, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. Denny is with God now and at peace, no more pain and suffering, he will guide him in his new life up in heaven. Denny will be watching over you and the family from up above........he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by everyone, God Bless you and your family"
October 26, 2013
Marilyn,
You and your family have our deepest sympathy. Denny fought a good fight but he is now at peace.
Jerry and Linda Stammen
Paula George
October 26, 2013
Marilyn & family: So sorry to read this, although we all knew it was coming it is still something you just do not want to hear. I am so glad the kids made it there to tell their dad good-bye. My prayers are with all of you! Hugs!
Mike & Paula
Carolyn Waymire
October 26, 2013
My deepest sympathy to you Marilyn and your family. Glad you brought Denny home. Please take care of yourself. Very hard days to come but hopefully you will have friends and family to help you.
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Ruth, Denny, & Ronnie
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Please don't throw the baby out with the dishwater.
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Denny & Ronnie
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Joan,Denny & Ronnie
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Denny, Doris, Joan, & Ronnie
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Denny & Linda (Petitjean) Spitzer
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Denny, Grandma Petitjean, Ronnie
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Denny with Bud & Vernedia George Profession of Faith
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Carl, Alpha, Joan, Ruth, Doris, Bill, Bob, Ronnie & Denny
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Alpha & Ruth's 35th Wedding Anniversary 1968
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Ronnie, Denny, Bill, Ruth, Carl, & Bob
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February 1, 1969
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1970
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Shane's 3rd Birthday 1976
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Cape Coral, Florida
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Chanda's First Communion
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Denny & Marilyn at the Hut
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Tavares, Florida
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Christmas 1981
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Christmas 1982
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Christmas 1983
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Karon, Denny, Angie, & Brian
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Country Concert, Ft. Loramie, Ohio
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Chanda's 16th Birthday 1986
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April 1987, Chanda's Junior Prom
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Shane's Graduation, May 26, 1991
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James & Chanda's Wedding Reception October 17, 1992
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James, Chanda, Shane, Marilyn, & Denny
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Christmas 1992
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Ruth's 80th Birthday April 1993
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Sierra May 7, 1993
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February 1994 - Surprise 25th Anniversary Party
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December 1993
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Ruth, Sierra, Chanda, & Denny May 7, 1994
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Sierra's 1st Birthday May 7, 1994
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Bill, Carl, Ronnie, Joan, Bob, Doris, & Denny May 1995
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Bob, Leon, Denny, Marilyn, Joyce, Carl, Doris, Joan
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Shane & Denny helping Ron celebrate his retirement from GM in 1996
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Denny getting a surprise 1999 Harley in August 1999
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Halloween 1998
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Orlando, Florida on December 31, 1999
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Easter 2000
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57th Birthday April 2000
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April 2001
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Christmas 2000
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Jamee's 3rd Birthday September 8, 2001
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Sierra's 8th Birthday 2001
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2005
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Debbie, Shirley, Joan, Marilyn, Denny, Carl, Joe, & Leroy Berger Christmas 2006
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Alaska Trip 2007
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Christmas 2007
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Denny & Shane January 19, 2008
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Gatlinburg, TN 2008
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December 2008
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Denny and Bill in San Diego, CA December 2008
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Denny blazing a trail in Yuma, AZ with Delbert & Vicky 2009
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May 2011
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John, Doris, Bill, Joan, Leon, Denny, Bob, Carl, Marilyn May 29, 2011
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Denny, Marilyn, Judy, Ron, Bobbi, Dick, & Sharon
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George Reunion July 10, 2011
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69th Birthday 2012
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Fishing with Shane April 2012
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Father's Day 2012
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Ron & Judy, Errol & Linda, Dick & Marilyn, Connie & Darryl, Sharon, Denny & Marilyn, Susie & Don
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Bill's 75th Birthday, August 2012
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October 20, 2012
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October 20, 2012
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National Corvette Museum
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Christmas 2012
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70th Birthday April 11, 2013 Have a drink on Ron!
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Teaching Sierra to drive dune buggy. April 2013
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Teaching Jamee to drive dune buggy, April 2013.
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Cameron's first dune buggy ride. April 2013
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Papaw & Mamaw giving Cameron his first motorcycle ride April, 2013
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August 2013
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Papaw & Cameron 2013
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Shane, Denny, Cameron, James
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August 2013
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