Dennis Owings' Obituary
Dennis Eugene Owings, age 72 of Ames, died August 21, 2021 in Kenosha, WI. A celebration of life with smoked meats and libations will be held 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 28. The memorial will be at the Bluestem Shelter in Moore Memorial Park, 3050 Northridge Parkway Ames, Iowa. Please wear bright clothes, bring a story to share and help celebrate Dennis' life. Dennis was born on June 12, 1949, in Ames Iowa the son of Roy and Mary (Eble) Owings. He graduated from Ames High School in 1967. He then served in the US Army during Vietnam. When he returned home he received his degree in Business from Iowa State University. He married Ellen Newell on January 13, 1990. The couple had three children, Megan, Maura, and Brian. Dennis enjoyed time with his family, planning their travels all around the world, dogs of any kind and playing games. His favorite place was the family cabin at Ten Mile Lake in Minnesota. In 2017 the Owings family appeared on Family Feud, this was one of his fondest memories. He enjoyed craft beers, fixing almost anything, smoking meat and drinking a little bourbon. His most cherished memories were with his family and his biggest accomplishments were being a great husband, father and papa. Dennis is survived by his wife, Ellen Owings, his daughters, Megan Schici and her son Connor, Maura (Nate) Mendus, and their children, Eleanor and Graden, his son Brian Owings, sisters, Pam (David) Robison, Marilyn (Tom) Olson, brothers, Jerry Owings, Mike Owings, many nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Dora. Memorials may be directed to Ten Mile Lake Association in Hackensack, MN or the Ames Animal Shelter. Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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