Dennis E. Eden Obituary (1946

FLANAGAN- Dennis E. Eden , 73, of Flanagan, passed away on Friday May 29, 2020 at 8:05 AM at his residence in Flanagan. There will be a private visitation for the family and following will be his graveside service at 11 AM on Tuesday June 2, 2020 at St. Petri Lutheran Cemetery in Flanagan with Rev. Amy Berger officiating with the public welcome to attend. Military rites will be presented by the Flanagan American Legion post 456. Memorials may be given to Illinois Cancer Association or to St. Petri Lutheran Church in Flanagan. Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home in Flanagan is in charge of arrangements. Dennis was born in Bloomington, Illinois on September 22, 1946, a son to Edwin and Bernice Weichman Eden. He married Donna Wiehle at St. Petri Lutheran Church in Flanagan on June 2, 1968. She survives. He is also survived by his sons, Chris Eden, Flanagan; Jeremy (Miranda) Eden, Grand Rapids Michigan; sister, Donita(John) Rush, Ohio; grandchildren, Christina; Catherine; Lynch; Reah, and great-grandchild; Izabella. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gary Eden. Dennis retired as a welder from American Buildings in El Paso. He was a big fan of NASCAR and racing. He was also an avid gardener and enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting.