Dennis B. Close, age 69, of Madison passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at TriPoint Medical Center. He was born March 3, 1949 in Painesville, the son of Blair and Phyllis Close.
Dennis was a 1967 graduate of Madison High School. Out of high school he was drafted and chose to join the Air Force during the Vietnam era. Afterward, Dennis worked as a heavy equipment and facility maintenance operator for True Temper for many years. In his younger years he was a private pilot and enjoyed flying his airplane as well as caring for his cows and horses on his farm. Dennis also enjoyed music, making beautiful stained glass and Lake Erie. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Dennis is survived by son, Jason (Staci); daughter, Tammy; 4 grandchildren; sister, Doreen; and many nieces and nephews and extended family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, David.
Friends will be received 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison. Funeral Service will be held immediately following at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in Dennis’s name to The Madison Garden Club, P.O. Box 483, Madison, OH 44057 or Madison Public Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road, Madison, OH 44057. Final resting place will be Fairview Cemetery.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com