Dennis Dunkirk, 88, Lake Havasu City, Ariz.

Dennis Kent Dunkirk passed away, on Oct. 7, 2026, in his home with his wife, Maridee by his side. Dennis will be remembered for the sparkle in his blue eyes, beautiful smile, wonderful sense of humor, great strength and a wisdom that came from a life well lived. He had a way of making friends wherever he went, and he leaves behind a lifetime of stories, friendships, laughter, and memories. Dennis was born on Dec. 25, 1937, in Minneapolis, to Lawrence and Linnea Dunkirk. After high school, he entered the U.S. Army and served in Korea. He then opened Dunkirk Signs in Minneapolis. He later moved to Owatonna, where he became a real estate broker and manager of Town & Country Real Estate. In 1985, he opened Concept Four Corporation. He was a member of the Masons, a Shriner, Sertoma, the Elks, and the Car Nuts Auto Club. He served as sign superintendent for the Steele County Free Fair. He was a board member of the Little Theatre of Owatonna performing in and creating sets for many plays. Dennis enjoyed golfing with friends and the many golfing trips they took together. After Concept Four Corporation was sold, Dennis and Maridee moved to Lake Havasu City, Ariz., in 2003. He built his beloved 1948 Austin A40 hot rod and became a member of the Over the Hill Gang Car Club. He was Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge #2399 and a 50-year Elk Member. Dennis is survived by wife Maridee; son Cory (Sharon) Dunkirk; stepsons Adam (Janelle) Sorensen, Nathan (Sarah) Sorensen; stepdaughters Michelle Kent, Mandee Sorensen; grandchildren Briana (Crystal), Dylan, Magnolia, Audrey, Zoey, Luca, Annabel, Gabriel, Jayden, Noelle, Sanaiya; great-grandchildren Sistine, Sedona; sister Tracy Rusyniak and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents Lawrence and Linnea Dunkirk; sons Troy Dunkirk, Jonathan Dunkirk; siblings Pauline Dunkirk, Larry Dunkirk, Lance Dunkirk and grandson, Christian Gary. A service will be held at the Lake Havasu City Elks Lodge on Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. and the Elks Lodge in Owatonna, on Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. All are welcome. A light luncheon will follow each service.