Dennis, Denny or D.L. as he was known, is survived by wife at heart, Mieko Bertrand of Spokane, WA, daughter Darla Merriman of Post Falls, ID, stepchildren, Tom Bertrand, Greg Wolt and Jann Olsen of Spokane, WA, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a whole bunch of friends.
D.L. is also survived by his sister, Nettie Sue Walker of Houston, TX and two sisters-in-law Mrs. Gene (Zora) Bertrand of Lake Charles, LA and Mrs. Shirley (Nell) Bertrand of Sulphur, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Ludie Bertrand, his brothers Alvin, Sherman, Shirley, J.W (Junior), Huey P. (Tucker) and Gene, and by a sister Isabelle Fotenos.
Burial arrangements will be in DeQuincy, LA.