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Dennis's obituary

Dennis L. Dunkerson, 75, passed away peacefully November 18, 2022. Dennis was born in Fontanelle, Iowa on April 26, 1947. After graduating from Drake University in 1969, Dennis served in the Army from 1969 to 1976. He then worked for several Insurance companies before retiring as a VP from US Life in 1997. Dennis loved to travel and visited 5 continents and 49 of the 50 states. He is survived by his wife Sandy, daughter Sheila, son Conrad, son-in-law Paul and grandchildren Michaela, Patrick and Owen.

Dennis was an avid photographer and professional bass fisherman. He loved poetry and music. Dylan Thomas and Bob Dylan were among his favorites.

Services are private.

Do not go gentle into that good night, by Dylan Thomas

Do not go gentle into that good night,

Old age should burn and rave at close of day;

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,

Because their words had forked no lightning they

Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright

Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,

And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,

Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight

Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on the sad height,

Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.

Do not go gentle into that good night.

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

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