Dennis "Denny" French

Dennis “Denny” E. French, age 76, of St. Anne, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 at his home in St. Anne surrounded by family. He was born on June 20, 1946 in Kankakee, the son of Norman and Genevieve (Kendziorek) French. He married Kathy Munger on June 19, 1987. Early in life, Denny was an avid water-skier, even skiing in the Tommy Bartlett Show in Wisconsin Dells at age 15. Denny was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving for two years (1965-1967), including one tour in Vietnam (1966-1967), ranking E5 (Sgt.) upon discharge. Upon return, he built and raced stock cars at local speedways. He volunteered as coach for the Jaycee Little League and helped build the ballpark facilities at Beckman Park in Kankakee. Denny worked 48 years for Beaupre’s Towing as a mechanic and heavy duty wrecker operator. He also worked at Oak Springs Golf Club. He was an avid follower of NASCAR and enjoyed country living. Denny was a hardworking man and known for his ability to fix anything. He always enjoyed a cold beer with friends and family. Denny is survived by his wife, Kathy French, of St. Anne; two sons, Denny French Jr. of Lincolnshire and Mike and Terry French of Pleasant Prairie, WI; three daughters, Jennifer (Michael) Dummer of Waterford, WI, Angela (Brady) Geissbuhler of Trabuco Canyon, CA, and Jaelyn French and her fiancé Robert Anderson of Kankakee; five grandchildren, Hunter and Mason French, Cole and Brooke Dummer, and Sam Geissbuhler; one sister, Norma and Larry Regnier of Kankakee; one sister-in-law, Diane French of Russellville, AL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Dave French. Cremation rites have been accorded. Inurnment will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Aroma Park Legion following the inurnment. All friends and family are invited to attend both the inurnment and the celebration of life. Memorials may be made to Wreaths Across America. Denny’s family would like to extend a special thanks to Iroquois Memorial Hospice for their exceptional care.

Dennis "Denny" French

June 20, 1946 - August 22, 2022