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Dennis F. Garner Sr., age 79, of Birch Run, Michigan, formerly of Emmett, Idaho, passed away February 11, 2026 at home with his wife and family by his side. Born January, 2, 1947 to JR and Mary Ann (Lockner) Garner in Ontario, Oregon.
Dennis married Judy Barnett in August, 1970. She predeceased him in July, 2008.
Dennis retired after 40+ years in the HVAC industry, most of those years were spent at A&H Heating.
In February, 2010, Dennis married Sandra Lewis and later moved to Michigan after retirement.
Surviving are wife, Sandra; son, Andrew Garner and granddaughters, Zoey and Lexi; son, Dustin Pettit and wife, Michelle and grandson, Justin Pettit, granddaughter, Carleigh (Joey) Reo; son, Dennis Garner Jr. and grandsons Alexander, Dallas, and Trey; great granddaughter, Spencer Crump; sister, Sonja (Jeff) Heaton; brother, Victor Garner; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and Special In-Laws, George and Belle Prough.
Dennis was predeceased by parents and brother Chuck Garner.
A very special thank you to granddaughter Carleigh in the daily support she gave Grandpa, and all the time she dedicated to his care. Thank you also to Covenant at Home Hospice Care for the wonderful care and attention given to Dennis.
A viewing will be held Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Potter Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Potter Funeral Chapel followed by burial at the Emmett Cemetery.
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