Dennis Ehlers

Dennis Lee Ehlers, 62, of McClure, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 15th, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his family. He was born March 29, 1962 in Napoleon, Ohio to the late Harold “Bud” and Constance “Connie” (Spangler) Ehlers. Denny was a 1980 Napoleon High School graduate and served in the United States Army from 1980-1984. On October 18, 1986, he married Norma (Damman) Ehlers at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, McClure, Ohio. Denny worked in law enforcement his entire working career. He was an officer for BGSU Campus Police Department for 27 years. He also served on the Henry County Auxiliary Sheriff’s Department, McClure Village Police Department and bailiff for the Henry County Court House. He served on the Damascus Twp. Volunteer Fire Department for 39 years, with roles of Engineer and Assistant Fire Chief. He was a member of the McClure American Legion Post 332. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Napoleon and former member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, McClure, where he was very active and served on church council and on the dart ball teams. He helped coach boys and girls bowling for Napoleon schools. He was a proud supporter of the Kane/Johnson Scholarship and avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Indians. He is survived by his loving wife, Norma; Children, Chris (Kayla) Ehlers and Nicole Ehlers; grandchildren, Landon, Brenna, and Ansley; siblings, Beth (Norm) Junge and Aaron (Melissa) Ehlers; and many nieces and nephews; and grand-dogs, Paisley and Ember. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael; and a grand-dog, Tanker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 20th at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Napoleon. Interment will follow at Grelton Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the McClure American Legion Post 332. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. at the Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon with a Fireman’s Last Call service at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to The Transplant House of Cleveland. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.rodenbergergray.com 3/29

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Dennis Ehlers

March 29, 1962 - June 15, 2024