Born March 15, 1951 in Pekin to Earle and Virginia (Herren) Mathias, he married Cindy Pescaglia on June 5, 1983 in Hopedale. She survives.
Also surviving are his mother, Virginia Mathias of Pekin; one son, Matthew (Colleen) Mathias of Chillicothe; one daughter, Nicole (Scotty Gregory) Mathias of North Pekin; one step-daughter, Kayla (Charley) Connell of Pekin; six grandchildren, Heyden Connell, Addison Mathias, Rachel Connell, Peyton Mathias, Zander Gregory and one grandson to be born in January of 2022; one sister Kandi Ramme of Montgomery, Alabama and more extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father and brother-in-law, Doug Ramme.
Denny served in the United States Army National Guard.
He was a member of the UAW Local # 974. Denny retired in 2013 after over 40 years at Caterpillar, Inc. in Mossville.
Denny was passionate about fishing, his favorite fishing spot was Lake Vermilion in Minnesota. He loved taking trips on his Harley with his wife and friends and traveling across the country, coast to coast.
He spent most of his time outdoors, staying busy maintaining his country home with his wife, planning bonfires and fishfries with family and friends. Denny will be remembered for his amazing sense of humor, jokes and laughter.
A celebration of life will be held 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Pekin Moose Lodge #916. Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermilion Lake Association, Jerry Pepper, Treasurer, P.O. Box 696 Tower, Minnesota 55790
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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