Obituary of Dennis Deking

Deking, Dennis W. "Duke" (67) entered into rest June 25, 2011. Dennis was a life resident of Ritzville; born to Walter and Eleanor (Thiel) Deking on May 25, 1944. He attended Ritzville schools, graduating in 1962. In 1971 Dennis and Kerry Jean Owens were married and had two girls together: Jennifer (Brad) Smith and Tiffany (Gordon) Towne. Dennis farmed and raised commercial cattle from the 1970's through the mid 1990's when he went to work for the Grange Supply (Connell Oil). He also sold fencing for Hi Qual. Kerry preceded Dennis in death in 1999. In 2008 He married Pamela Music who had two children: April (Jason) Shumway and Jeffrey Williams. Dennis was a member of : Ritzville FFA Alumni, Ralston Grange, Ritzville Rodeo Assn, Lamplighters Car Club and was an active member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Ritzville. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his four grandchildren: Chase, Tyson, Hannah and Sadie. Riding horses, fishing, gardening, cowboy coffee, Davenport stock sales, PBR bull riding, team roping and NFR Rodeo were some of his other favorite hobbies. Duke had a passion for life that was, at the very least, infectious. He loved people and visiting was a favorite pastime. He had a warm, wonderful smile, a laugh and a kind word for everyone. And, he loved Pendleton whiskey. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday July 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Ritzville. Memorials are suggested to Emmanuel Lutheran Church or Ritzville Chapter of FFA. Condolences may be left at www.danekasfuneralhome.org Danekas Funeral Home and Crematory-Ritzville is entrusted with arrangements.