David Denning (1949-2016)

DENNING, WANTZ, GRIGLIONE, PRIEST, GRACEY, MONEYHUN, WIFFLER

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 10/3/2016 at 08:03:13

Obituary from Hamilton Funeral Home, Des Moines, Iowa.

David Denning, age 66, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines after a courageous battle with melanoma cancer. There will be a graveside committal service at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Young Cemetery in Truro, Iowa.

David was born September 26, 1949 in Ames, Iowa to Cecil and Dorothy (Wantz) Denning. He was self-employed as a custom home builder his entire life and also worked for Randolph’s Transportation in Traer, Iowa as a truck driver for the last 15 years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and was an avid golfer and a Cardinals baseball fan. He was a mentor and a teacher to many.

David is survived by the love of his life, Rebecca Denning; daughter, Lara Denning; step-daughter-in-law, Joni Griglione; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Jeannette (Don) Priest; brother, Bob (Deb) Denning; brother-in-law, Dan (Diane) Gracey; sister-in-law, Penelope Moneyhun; and several nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Dorothy Denning; daughter, Malinda Marie; step-son, Richard Griglione II; father-in-law, Carl Gracey; and mother-in-law, Beverly Wiffler.