LAUGHLIN, Dennis Dwight 1952-2018

LAUGHLIN, JAMES, SHOCK

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 10/21/2018 at 18:20:58

Dennis Dwight Laughlin

Dennis Dwight Laughlin, 66, of Waterloo, died Saturday, October 20, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, after a brief illness.

Dennis was born July 16, 1952, in Burlington, son of Dwight LeRoy and Olive Ellen (James) Laughlin. He graduated in 1971 from Highland High School, Riverside, Iowa. Dennis was an over the road truck driver for over 25 years. When he came off the road, he found employment at Omega Cabinets in Waterloo, as their Yard Driver.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his partner, Michelle Shock of Waterloo; her children, Andy, John, Jeff, Kyle and Amanda; two cousins, Mike (Debbie) and Tim (Melissa); and children from a previous marriage, Benjamin, Stacey, Jill and Kevin.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Dennis enjoyed camping, dutch oven cooking, and short weekend road trips. He was a member of the Iowa Prairie Rose Cookers, Lone Star Dutch Oven Society, and the International Dutch Oven Society. He especially enjoyed annual vacations to the National Dutch Oven Gathering which has been held in various states over the years.

Memorial Visitation:
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 5-7:00 pm
Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories
965 Home Plaza
Waterloo, Iowa

SOURCE: Parrott and Wood Funeral Service