Dennis F. Churchill

Dennis F. Churchill, Sr.

May 26, 1948 – March 1, 2021

Dennis Fredrick Churchill, Sr., 72 of Monroe, passed away Monday March 1, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor.

Born May 26, 1948 in Ypsilanti, he was the only child of the late Janette (Collins) Churchill- Allen. Dennis proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corp, serving two tours in Vietnam. Upon being honorably discharged, Dennis would go on to meet and marry the love of his life, Kyiana Harmon, on June 24, 1972. He earned an Associates degree in Business Management before starting a long career at Ford Motor Company, retiring as part of the Tool Crib.

Dennis loved to play golf and pool. He was a very avid fisherman, and loved to be out on the water. His familiarity with water became a blessing. He once saved a literal "boatload" of people, swimming all the way to shore to find help. For his heroism, Dennis received the Boy Scout Lifesaving Merit Badge and gold medal, along with a Presidential Letter of Appreciation from JFK.

Dennis leaves behind his loving wife of 48 years, Kyiana; three sons: Dennis (Lisa) Churchill, Jr., Jay (Shelece) Churchill, and Fredrick Churchill; one daughter, Kyiana (Adam) Webb; and eight grandchildren.

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents.

Family and friends are welcome to visit from 4-7pm on Saturday March 6, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home, where a celebration of Dennis' life will be held at 7pm. Military Honors will be performed under the auspice of VFW Post 1138 to begin the service. In accordance with Dennis' wishes, cremation has occurred.

Anyone wishing to make a memorial donation in Dennis' honor are asked to please consider the Ann Arbor VA.

Online condolences to the family may be made through www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com