Dennis Franklin Grill

Dennis “Denny” Franklin Grill, 71, passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 22, 1951, in Fort Wayne, IN to the late, Arden Ray and Mary Grill.

Denny graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School in 1969. He enjoyed his career at Tokheim from 1974-2003, but more importantly, he cherished the lifelong friends that he made there.

Denny was a man of faith and a lifelong member of St. Jude Catholic Church. In his younger years, he enjoyed snowmobiling in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and traveling; especially with family and close friends to Daytona Beach, FL. He was a loyal IU, Bears and Cubs fan. You could always count on seeing Denny at his great nieces and nephews sporting and theatrical events. Denny was an avid golfer and a member of the Fort Wayne Parks and Rec Men’s Senior Golf League. Most recently, one of his favorite pastimes was spoiling his new furry friend, Tuffy. Denny was a genuine, kind-hearted soul who was loved by all (except referees and umpires).

Denny was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Grill. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Nina Grill of Fort Wayne, IN; sisters, Patricia (Charles) Gray, of Pickerington, OH and Deborah Mueller of Fort Wayne, IN; nieces Theresa (Neal) Godfrey, Sherri (Steve) Horine and Renee Meussling (Kevin Woods), all of Fort Wayne, IN; Andrea (Kevin) Martin of Warsaw, OH; Elizabeth (Aaron) Christy of Pickerington, OH, Heather (Eric) Williamson of Sydney, OH and nephew Michael Gray of Pickerington, OH and numerous great and great grand nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Resurrection will be Monday, January 30, 2023, at 10:30am at St. Jude Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton Drive, Fort Wayne, IN, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also from 4-7pm on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN. Burial will take place at Fort Wayne Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.mccombandsons.com