FRANKLIN - Dennis Dean Mennenger, 80, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022.
Dennis was born Feb. 17, 1942, and raised on a farm in South Dakota. In his youth he enjoyed flying airplanes and driving race cars. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He was best known for being able to “fix anything.” Dennis retired from IBM/Siemens in Tampa, Florida, and moved to Franklin in 2000, where he owned and operated Quality Heating and Air.
Dennis is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pat; son, Clifford Mennenger (Lisa) of Land O’ Lakes, Florida; daughters, Brenda Mennenger of Orlando, Florida, and Morrene “Moe” Wooten (Chris) of Gillette, Wyoming; sisters, Kay Kleschka (Tom) and Rita Rasmussen (Harry); grandchildren, Heinrich (Shelby), Olivia, Jack Mennenger, Delia and Suzannah Wooten; great-grandchildren, Oaklynn and Bailee Mennenger; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Many thanks to his caregiver Liane and the hospice staff of Franklin who made his last days peaceful and comfortable for everyone.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Appalachian Funeral Services in Sylva.